Braised Cannellini Beans With Onions And Arugula

Name: Braised Cannellini Beans With Onions And Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 dried red chili peppers or 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes; 1 medium purple onion, minced; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 bunch arugula, washed, dried, and stemmed; 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed thoroughly, and drained again

Servings: persons

1
Heat the olive oil in a 1-quart pot over a medium-high flame.
2
Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly; the garlic should become aromatic and just lightly golden (do not burn it or it will taste acrid).
3
Stir in the chili pepper and cook 15 more seconds.
4
Add the onion and cook, still stirring, about 2 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and soft.
5
Stir in the pepper and parsley and cook 1 more minute.
6
Fold in the rinsed and drained beans, and then stir in the tomato paste.
7
Add enough cool water (or chicken broth if you happen to have it on hand) to cover the beans by 1/4 inch (about 1 and 1/2 cups, depending on the width of your pot).
8
Season with the salt and bring to a gentle boil, uncovered.
9
Cover and lower the heat to medium-low; cook for 5 minutes.
10
Uncover, stir in the arugula, and cover again.
11
Cook for another 15 minutes.
12
Adjust the seasoning if needed and serve hot.

257

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 dried red chili peppers or 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, 1 medium purple onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Braised Cannellini Beans With Onions And Arugula falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!