Sauteed Cannellini Beans Recipes

CANNELLINI BEANS SAUTé

Steps:

• Cook the beans ahead of time or use a can of beans.
• Slice the leeks and the mushrooms.
• Chop or slice the fresh garlic. (or use a garlic press)
• Cook the portobello mushrooms in about a tablespoon of olive oil, turning them a couple of times until the mushrooms are a little bit brown.
• Put the mushrooms aside to use as a garnish on top after everything else is done.
• Sauté the leek slices, the Italian seasoning, and the garlic in about a tablespoon of olive oil until the leek slices and garlic are soft.
• Add a sprig of rosemary to the skillet toward the end of the cooking time for the leeks and garlic.
• Add the beans, salt, the white wine, and the Italian seasoning to the skillet with the leeks and garlic.
• Stir for about 2-3 minutes to warm everything up.
• Add the sliced tomatoes and the spinach.
• Reduce the heat and stir until the spinach is cooked. This takes about 2-3 minutes.
• Serve over brown rice or toasted whole wheat bread.

CANNELLINI BEAN SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic, and cook until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add beans, lemon juice, salt, pepper, italian seasonings, and a splash of white wine, and cook, stirring until softened and warmed through and liquid has reduced, about 3 minutes.
• Serve warm with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

SAUTEED ESCAROLE WITH GARLIC AND CANNELLINI BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet start the garlic in cold oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until it is golden. To the skillet add the escarole, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Saute the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Cook the mixture, covered, over moderately low heat for 4 minutes, or until the escarole is tender, stir in the cannellini beans. Heat through.

SAUTEED CANNELLINI BEANS

Steps:

• In a medium saute pan, cook the bell peppers and onions in 2 tablespoons olive oil until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, another 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with white wine and allow to boil for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the stock, herbs de provence, and beans and simmer for 20 minutes. Pour into shallow bowls and drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Serve with bread slices.

SAUTEED KALE WITH CANNELLINI BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok heat the oil. Add the garlic and chili and sauté for about a minute.
• Add the kale in large handfuls - add a handful, stir it until it begins to wilt and then add the next handful, and so on.
• Pour the vegetable broth over all. Stir and simmer until the broth is almost completely boiled away - approximately 10 minutes.
• Add the beans and gently stir through until heated.
• Serve immediately.

SAUTEED GREENS WITH CANNELLINI BEANS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Heat 4 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and dried crushed pepper; stir until garlic is pale golden, about 1 minute. Add greens by large handfuls; stir just until beginning to wilt before adding more, tossing with tongs to coat with oil.
• Add 1 cup broth, cover, and simmer until greens are just tender, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls if dry, 1 to 10 minutes, depending on type of greens. Add beans; simmer uncovered until beans are heated through and liquid is almost absorbed, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired; drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and serve.

SAUTEED SPINACH AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Heat a large saute pan over medium heat, and add olive oil. Add diced onion, and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
• Add garlic, and cook 1 minute. Add beans, and cook until hot and slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and vinegar, stirring frequently until spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the thyme, and season with the salt and pepper. Serve.

SAUTEED ANCHOVY ESCAROLE & WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute escarole, cannellini beans, olive oil, and anchovy paste. Finish with lemon juice, Parmesan, and ground pepper.