White Beans, Oliveto-Style Recipe

Name: White Beans, Oliveto-Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried cannellini beans; Scrap of pancetta or prosciutto; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 onion, peeled, cut in half; 1 large carrot, quartered; 2 celery ribs, halved; Bay leaves; Fresh thyme sprig; Chicken stock; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup dried cannellini beans
Scrap of pancetta or prosciutto
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, peeled, cut in half
1 large carrot, quartered
2 celery ribs, halved
Bay leaves
Fresh thyme sprig
Chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Soak the beans overnight in plenty of cold water. Drain.
2
Combine the pancetta or prosciutto and the olive oil in a large, heavy casserole. Cook over medium heat until the pork flavor is released. Add the onion (cut side down), carrot and celery. Cook over medium-high heat until the onion and carrots are caramelized, about 15 minutes.
3
Add the beans, a few bay leaves and thyme to the pot and stir until they are completely coated with the olive oil and vegetable juices. Add chicken stock to cover by 1 or 2 inches. Bring to a simmer (do not boil); do not add salt. Cover and simmer until tender, about 1 hour. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
PER 1/2 CUP: 240 calories, 11 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate, 10 g fat (1 g saturated), 3 mg cholesterol, 107 mg sodium, 7 g fiber.

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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 cup dried cannellini beans, Scrap of pancetta or prosciutto, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 onion, peeled, cut in half, and more.

Yes, White Beans, Oliveto-Style 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.

White Beans, Oliveto-Style

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