Prawns, Bean Puree and Onions in Red Wine Recipe

Name: Prawns, Bean Puree and Onions in Red Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 small onions (about 2/3 pounds); 2 cups red wine (or a bit more); 2 tablespoons aceto balsamico (red); 1 bay leaf; 2 cloves; 1 cinnamon stick (about 2 inches long); 1 tablespoon honey (or to taste); salt and pepper; 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans; 1 sprig rosemary (about 4 inches long); 1 sprig rosemary (about 2 inches long, only leaves); 1 garlic clove; 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; salt & pepper; 2 lbs prawns (in shell); olive oil

Servings: persons

6 small onions (about 2/3 pounds)
2 cups red wine (or a bit more)
2 tablespoons aceto balsamico (red)
1 bay leaf
2 cloves
1 cinnamon stick (about 2 inches long)
1 tablespoon honey (or to taste)
salt and pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans
1 sprig rosemary (about 4 inches long)
1 sprig rosemary (about 2 inches long, only leaves)
1 garlic clove
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
salt & pepper
2 lbs prawns (in shell)
olive oil

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ONIONS: Peel onions and cut into thin slices.
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Put onion rings into pot with red wine, aceto balsamico, bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon and bring to a boil.
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Then let cook on low heat for about 45 minutes.
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In the end the onions should be very soft and the fluid should be boiled away.
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If onions not tender after 45 minutes add some more wine.
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When onions are soft and tender add honey and salt and pepper to taste.
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Keep warm until serving.
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BEANS: Meanwhile put canned cannellini beans into a pot with the fluid.
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Add garlic and rosemary sprig and warm up on low heat.
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Should take about 15 minutes.
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In the end the beans should be tender, but they should not fall apart.
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When beans are tender pour off through a sieve, but remain some of the fluid.
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Put beans into a food processor and add rosemary leaves.
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Add olive oil and puree until smooth.
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If still too dry add some of the cooking fluid.
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Keep warm until serving.
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PRAWNS: Place a steamer basket in a suited pot and fill in just enough water, that it will not reach the steamer basket.
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Bring water to a boil.
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Add prawns in shell and cook for about 6-8 minutes or until prawns are done.
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If you prefer peeled prawns cook them for about 4-6 minutes only.
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SERVING: on a preheated serving platter arrange the bean puree, the onions and prawns.
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Drizzle some olive oil over the puree and prawns.
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And salt prawns slightly.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 small onions (about 2/3 pounds), 2 cups red wine (or a bit more), 2 tablespoons aceto balsamico (red), 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Prawns, Bean Puree and Onions in Red Wine falls under the Seafood 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.

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Prawns, Bean Puree and Onions in Red Wine

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