Tuscan Cannellini Spread

Posted by Al Pryzbylski on April 12, 2011 0 Comments

 

Tuscan White Bean Spread

1 pound of dried, rinsed Cannellini (Great Northern White) beans
2” sprig of fresh rosemary
4 cups low salt chicken or vegetable stock and water to cover beans
1 medium onion, diced
2 whole garlic cloves, smashed
One large carrot, peeled and diced
large celery rib, diced
2 oz. can of diced tomatoes in juice
2 teaspoons sea salt
Pepper to taste

For Finishing

¼ cup + 2 Tbs. fresh pressed, Bella Gusta California Mission Gold Medal extra virgin olive oil

In a 6 quart or larger stock pot, add all of the ingredients except the olive oil.  Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, partially covered for approximately 4 hours or until the beans are tender and fully  cooked through.  Add more water as necessary.   Allow the beans to cool completely. 

In the bowl of a food processor, ladle two cups of cooked beans along with liquid they were cooked in. Add ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil and process until smooth or desired consistency is reached.  Serve at room temperature drizzled with two tablespoons of our reserved early harvest, fresh pressed extra virgin olive oil.  The spread can be served with crudités, crackers, pita, or crusty bread.      

Makes approximately 2 ½ cups white bean spread

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