Mediterranean Tomatoes And White Beans Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Add olive oil to a frying pan over a medium high heat, once hot add the onion and fry until golden and softened.
• Add in the peppers and garlic and fry for a couple more mins.
• Add the paprika and mix to coat.
• Add in the chopped tomatoes (and sugar or sweetener if using, it helps cut the acidity of the tomatoes but is optional), beans and tomato paste and stock, stir until all mixed.
• Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, sauce should all be rich and thickened.
• Taste and season as needed with salt and black pepper
• Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and basil.
• Enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN SPINACH & BEANS

Steps:

• In a 12-in. skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated, 6-8 minutes., Add beans, artichoke hearts and spinach; cook and stir until spinach is wilted, 3-5 minutes. If desired, drizzle with additional oil.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN & HERBED WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• For chicken, heat oven to 375°F.
• Place each chicken thigh on a large square of aluminum foil.
• Combine remaining chicken ingredients, spoon over chicken.
• Fold foil up and over chicken sealing edges to form a packet.
• Bake 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Meanwhile, for beans, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add garlic, cook 2 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients, cook 5 minutes or until heated through.
• Carefully open packets and transfer mixture to 2 serving plates.
• Serve beans alongside chicken.