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Luxuriously Smooth White Bean Purée – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Luxuriously Smooth White Bean Purée

Ready in just 10 minutes, this luxuriously smooth White Bean Purée is a versatile kitchen chameleon. Serve it as a side dish, a sauce, a spread, or a dip. It's a simple, elegant, and endlessly adaptable recipe that proves pantry staples can be truly spectacular.
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups (510 g / 18 oz) cooked white beans (navy, cannellini, or Great Northern), drained, liquid reserved
  • 1 cup (240 ml) reserved bean liquid, vegetable stock, or water, as needed
  • 3 tbsp (43 g / 1.52 oz) unsalted butter or extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • & Variations
  • Make it Cheesy: Once the purée is heated on the stove, stir in 1/4 cup (960 ml) of finely grated Parmesan, pecorino, or fontina cheese until melted and creamy.
  • Smoky & Spicy Black Bean: Swap white beans for black beans and blend in 1-2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a smoky kick.
  • Boost with Veggies: Add 1 cup (240 ml) of cooked, chopped celery root or parsnips to the blender for a heartier purée that's a fantastic substitute for mashed potatoes.

Method
 

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine the drained white beans.
  2. Add about half of the reserved liquid and blend until completely smooth.
  3. Add more liquid, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach a smooth, thick consistency that isn't watery.
  4. Transfer the purée to a medium saucepan and add the butter or olive oil.
  5. Place over medium-low heat and stir gently until the butter is melted and the purée is heated through.
  6. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot as a side dish, or warm/room temperature as a dip or spread.
  8. Roasted Garlic & Herb: Add 15-20 cloves of roasted garlic and 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) of fresh thyme or rosemary to the blender with the beans for a deep, aromatic flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 10g

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