White Beans With Rosemary And Vinegar Food

VEAL CHOP WITH RADICCHIO, WHITE BEANS, AND ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Mince 1 garlic clove and mash to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt, then transfer to a shallow bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add veal and turn once or twice to coat.
• Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook veal, turning over once, until golden and just cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes total. Transfer veal to a plate.
• Finely chop remaining garlic clove and add to skillet, then cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds. Add radicchio and beans and cook, stirring, until radicchio begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar and cook until most of vinegar is evaporated. Whisk together broth and cornstarch, then add to bean mixture and boil, scraping up brown bits, until sauce is thickened slightly and about two thirds of liquid is evaporated, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Serve veal with radicchio and beans.

ROSEMARY WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Cover the beans with cold water and soak overnight in the refrigerator.
• They will double in size so use a lot of water.
• Heat the bacon in a large pot over medium heat, until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
• Add the onions and cook 8-10 minutes until soft.
• Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Then add the chicken stock and water til simmering.
• Drain beans of their water and add to pot.
• Cook on medium heat until soft, about 1 1/2 hours.
• There will be just enough liquid in the pot so it is frothy-- if necessary turn up the heat to reduce the liquid.
• Stir in the rosemary and butter, and season to taste before serving.

WHITE BEANS WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Soak overnight in 4 cups water: 1 cup dried white beans (cannellini, white runner, Great Northern, navy, and so on).
• Drain and transfer to a heavy pot. Add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and skim off any foam. Simmer gently for 2 hours or so, until the beans are tender. Add more water if necessary during the cooking. Season to taste with: Salt.
• In a heavy-bottomed saucepan or skillet, warm over low heat: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil.
• Add: 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped rosemary leaves.
• Cook just until the garlic is soft, about 2 minutes. Stir into the beans, taste for salt, and adjust as needed. Let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to marry.
• Variation
• Leaves of either sage or winter or summer savory are delicious substitutes for rosemary.

BAKED WHITE BEAN AND ROSEMARY SPREAD

Steps:

• Saute onion, garlic, and rosemary in oil.
• Combine with beans, vinegar, and red pepper in food processor.
• Season with salt.
• Place in a 1 qt baking dish and sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
• Serve with crackers.

WHITE BEAN SPREAD WITH GARLIC & ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Place olive oil, garlic and rosemary in a 10-inch skillet. Heat pan until ingredients start to sizzle. Add beans and their liquid to the pan. As beans cook, mash them with a wooden spoon or potato masher. Cook until mixture is a loose spread consistency (it will thicken as it cools). Transfer to a serving bowl or storage container.

CHICKEN, ROSEMARY AND WHITE BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a soup pot, add chicken and brown over high heat Reduce heat to medium high, add onion, carrots, garlic and bacon, and cook until onions begin to brown.
• Add vinegar and wine and bring to a boil, simmer over medium heat until liquid is reduced by 1/3.
• Add beans, rosemary and chicken broth, cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and ladle into soup bowls.

WHITE BEANS WITH ROSEMARY AND VINEGAR

Steps:

• Prepare the Braised Cannellini. (This can be done up to 2 days in advance. Refrigerate the beans in their liquid and bring them to a gentle simmer before continuing.)
• Heat the oil in a 3-quart pot or braising pan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour the beans into the pot and stir in the prosciutto, rosemary, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat so the beans are simmering. Season with salt and pepper and let simmer until the flavors have had a chance to blend, about 15 minutes. Remove the rosemary sprigs and serve.