Curly Endive With Beans, Tomatoes, And Croutons

Name: Curly Endive With Beans, Tomatoes, And Croutons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (3/4-ounce) slices French bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 small garlic clove, crushed; 1/2 pound dried navy beans; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups water; ⅛ cups chopped curly endive (about 1 1/2 pounds); 2 1/3 cups diced seeded tomato; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 (3/4-ounce) slices French bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1/2 pound dried navy beans
1 bay leaf
2 cups water
⅛ cups chopped curly endive (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 1/3 cups diced seeded tomato
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

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Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
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Combine bread cubes and crushed garlic in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal bag, and shake to coat bread cubes. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes or until toasted.
3
Sort and wash beans, and place in a large Dutch oven. Cover beans with water to 2 inches above beans. Bring beans to a boil, and cook 2 minutes. Remove beans from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain.
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Add bay leaf and 2 cups water to beans in pan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Discard bay leaf. Add curly endive; cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato, basil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Spoon bean mixture into a medium bowl. Drizzle with oil, and top with croutons.
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Note: Substitute 2 1/2 cups drained canned beans, such as navy, cannellini, or other white beans, for dry beans. Do not soak canned beans.

220

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* 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.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (3/4-ounce) slices French bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, 1 small garlic clove, crushed, 1/2 pound dried navy beans, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Curly Endive With Beans, Tomatoes, And Croutons falls under the General 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!