White Bean Puree Recipe

Name: White Bean Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound navy beans; 3 cloves garlic, chopped coarsely (green part removed); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 3 fresh sage leaves; Freshly ground pepper to taste; Coarse salt to taste; 1 cup hot chicken stock (preferably homemade); 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Leaves of fresh thyme for garnishing

Servings: persons

1
A day ahead, rinse the beans and pick them over, discarding any broken or discolored ones.
2
Cover them with water and soak them overnight at room temperature.
3
On the day of serving, drain and change the water.
4
Bring the beans to a boil, drain them and cover them with fresh water.
5
Add the remaining ingredients, except the chicken stock, olive oil and thyme and simmer the beans until tender (one to two hours), stirring occasionally.
6
Add more water if the beans start to get dry.
7
Place half the beans in a food processor.
8
Add half a cup of the chicken stock.
9
Puree the beans and correct seasoning.
10
Repeat with the remaining beans and chicken stock.
11
Pour the puree into a serving dish and swirl the oil in on top.
12
Garnish with a few leaves of fresh thyme.

308

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.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound navy beans, 3 cloves garlic, chopped coarsely (green part removed), 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, and more.

Yes, White Bean Puree falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

White Bean Puree

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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