**Baked White Beans: A Culinary Journey Through Comfort and Flavor**
Baked white beans, a humble yet delectable dish, have graced dinner tables and warmed hearts for centuries. These unassuming legumes, transformed by the magic of slow baking, emerge as a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a comforting embrace on chilly evenings or a hearty complement to summer barbecues. Our curated collection of baked white bean recipes takes you on a culinary adventure, showcasing diverse culinary traditions and inspiring your taste buds. From the classic New England baked beans, brimming with molasses and smoky bacon, to the aromatic Mediterranean-spiced white beans, infused with herbs and tangy tomatoes, each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience. Indulge in the smoky-sweet allure of baked beans with bacon and brown sugar, or explore the vibrant flavors of Moroccan-inspired beans with chermoula sauce. For a lighter twist, try our herb-roasted white beans, where fresh herbs and lemon zest dance harmoniously. And for a taste of rustic Italian comfort, savor our Tuscan white beans, simmered in a flavorful broth enriched with garlic, rosemary, and Parmesan cheese. Whether you prefer a traditional rendition or seek culinary adventures, our baked white bean recipes offer a delightful journey through taste and tradition.
BAKED GIANT WHITE BEANS WITH CABBAGE
This slow-baked bean and cabbage dish is luxurious in both taste and texture. The limas become soft and pillowy after their long, slow simmer, while releasing some of their starch into the bean broth; the cabbage sweetens over time and almost melts into the velvety broth. Baked beans with cabbage traditionally contain a ham bone or some salt pork for flavor, but I get that rich umami flavor with Parmesan rinds.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 3h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, ovenproof casserole and add the onion and carrots. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes, and stir in the cabbage and half the garlic. Cook, stirring, for another 5 minutes, until the cabbage has wilted.
- Add the beans, water, bouquet garni and salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover and place in the oven. Bake 1 hour and add the remaining garlic; taste and adjust salt. Return to the oven and bake for another 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until the beans are very tender and creamy. Taste and adjust salt. Remove the bouquet garni. Stir in the chopped parsley. Serve hot or warm.
BAKED MUSHROOMS AND WHITE BEANS WITH BUTTERY BREAD CRUMBS
Not really a ragout and not quite a gratin, this hearty meatless casserole has it all: deeply browned mushrooms, creamy white beans, salty feta and crisp bread crumbs. The result is rich, comforting and perfect for a cold night in. Fresh bread crumbs are worth making or seeking out for texture's sake, but panko will also work nicely. Toss the bread crumbs with melted butter, then briefly broil them for a golden, crunchy topping, a nice contrast to the dish's silkiness. Paired with a bright salad and a hunk of good bread, this dish works well as a vegetarian main course, or as a companion to sausages and other roasted meats.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories easy, beans, casseroles, one pot, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare the mushrooms: In a large (12-inch) ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until they begin to brown and crisp around the edges, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the butter, shallot, garlic and thyme, and stir until the shallot has softened slightly and the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt.
- Turn off the heat and stir the white beans into the skillet. Toss until combined, then top evenly with feta. Add the stock and bake until the stock is slightly bubbling and the feta has slightly softened, 13 to 15 minutes.
- While the beans bake, make your bread crumbs: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Turn off the heat, add the crumbs and toss until evenly covered with butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the mushroom mixture from the oven and turn on the broil setting. Top the mushrooms and beans with the bread crumbs, then broil until the bread crumbs are golden and the feta is crisp on the edges, 1 to 2 minutes. (Don't walk away!) Scatter with parsley and serve directly from the pan.
BAKED RICE WITH WHITE BEANS, LEEKS AND LEMON
Baking is a fail-safe, hands-off method for making perfect rice every time. Add roasted leeks, lemon peel, almonds and white beans, and it becomes a company-worthy vegetarian dinner inspired by prasorizo, the classic Greek rice-and-leek dish. Finished with Parmesan and fresh herbs, it's an excellent one-pan meal, but it would also be great served alongside grilled fish, shrimp or chicken. If you like, you can make it even more filling by adding other vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini or broccoli florets with the leeks and almonds, or stir in spinach, arugula or sliced snap peas after it comes out of the oven in Step 4. Omit the Parmesan and it's vegan, too.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, lunch, casseroles, grains and rice, main course, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Rinse the leeks until they're clean, then shake or pat dry. Using a vegetable peeler, peel 1-inch-thick strips of lemon zest, then cut the lemon in half. Cut one half into four wedges and reserve the other half.
- In a 9-by-13-inch baking pan, combine the leeks, lemon zest strips, almonds, red-pepper flakes and olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper, and arrange in an even layer. Roast until the leeks start to caramelize, about 20 minutes.
- Finely chop the lemon zest strips, then stir it back into the leek mixture and arrange in an even layer. Sprinkle the rice evenly over the leeks, then top with the beans and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the boiling water, then seal the pan tightly with foil. Bake until the rice is tender, 20 to 22 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Squeeze the lemon half over the rice, then stir in Parmesan and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges, and more Parmesan and herbs, as desired.
SWEET-BAKED WHITE BEANS WITH PORK
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Drain the soaked beans in a colander and rinse them with cold running water. In a medium heavy casserole, combine the mustard, vinegar, ginger, brown sugar, onion and chicken stock. Whisk together until evenly blended and add the beans.
- Trim any tough outer skin from the salt pork and pork hocks and add them to the casserole, placing the bacon in the center and 1 hock on either side. Bake in the warm oven for 3 hours, or until the beans have absorbed most of the liquid and the remaining sauce is thick. Stir occasionally to keep the beans evenly moistened, and add up to 1 cup water if necessary to keep the beans from scorching. About 1 hour before the beans will be done, combine all the ingredients for the garnish in a small glass bowl and toss together well. Pull the meat off the bones, cut the bacon into chunks and serve each bowl garnished with a spoonful of the vegetable salsa.
BERNIE'S WHITE BAKED BEANS
I got this recipe from my cousin, but it has been in our family forever! Goes great with those summer barbeques.
Provided by trixter4
Categories Beans
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain small amount of liquid off of beans. Cook bacon until done,crumble bacon.
- Drain grease from pan (reserving enough to fry onions).
- Fry chopped onion and bacon in grease until onions are soft.
- Mix with rest of ingredients.
- Bake in a greased baking dish for 1 hour at 3350F uncovered.
BAKED CHICKEN WITH WHITE BEANS AND TOMATOES
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook bacon in a 10-inch heavy ovenproof skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving fat in skillet.
- While bacon is browning, pat chicken dry and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Brown chicken in fat in skillet over moderately high heat, turning over once, about 8 minutes total, then transfer chicken with tongs to paper towels to drain.
- Pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat from skillet and reduce heat to moderate. Cook onions in skillet with 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring and scraping up any brown bits, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Stir tomatoes and juice into onions and boil, uncovered, 3 minutes, to concentrate juices slightly. Stir in bacon and beans and bring to a simmer. Nestle chicken, skin side up, in beans and bake, uncovered, until chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
BEER-BAKED WHITE BEANS
These white beans are baked in ale for ultimate flavor. A pale white ale, such as Blue Moon or Hoegaarden, works best for this recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, cook bacon over medium until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp and browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Increase heat to medium-high; add onion and garlic to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 4 minutes. Add mustard and honey; cook 1 minute. Add rosemary, beans, beer, and broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil; cover and transfer to oven.
- Bake until beans are tender and most of liquid is absorbed, about 2 hours. Season to taste with vinegar, salt, and pepper. To serve, stir in reserved cooked bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 19 g, Protein 23 g
SPINACH, WHITE BEANS, AND BAKED POLENTA SLICES
I love this veggie-packed dish. I've served the veggie topping over polenta, couscous, and with gnocchi to rave reviews with each variation. Even my unadventurous mom liked it! Leftovers are delicious, too! Plus, it's quick and easy! Sprinkle with additional paprika, if desired.
Provided by kelseymay28
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes Polenta Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place polenta slices on a baking sheet and mist with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in paprika and cook for about 30 seconds. Stir spinach, beans, and 1/4 cup reserved bean liquid into the pan. Cook and stir until beans are heated through and spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve vegetables over polenta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 591.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
SHRIMP WITH KALE AND WHITE BEANS BAKED IN PARCHMENT
This brown-paper package is anything but plain. Make a bunch; each is a complete light meal for one,including cannellini beans and shellfish (good sources of protein), carrot and greens (full of beta carotene), plus a splash of stock.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut six pieces of parchment paper to measure 12 by 13 inches each. Stir together carrot, celery, onion, beans, rosemary, lemon juice, oil, and salt in a large bowl; season with pepper. Add kale and shrimp; toss well.
- Lay parchment rectangles on a work surface. Divide shrimp mixture evenly among them, mounding in center of each. Working with one piece at a time, gather paper around filling to form a bundle; loosely tie with kitchen twine (18-inch piece), leaving a small opening. Pour 2 tablespoons stock into opening of each bundle; tie twine in a bow tightly to seal.
- Transfer bundles to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes; shrimp should be cooked through. Transfer packets to bowls. Serve immediately, opening packets at the table.
BAKED WHITE BEANS WITH SAGE AND GARLIC
Make and share this Baked White Beans with Sage and Garlic recipe from Food.com.
Provided by HDMac
Categories Beans
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 450 Whisk together broth and tomato paste in a small bowl,then in a large bowl, stir together broth and tomato mixture with the beans, garlic,sage (or poultry seasoning) and salt and pepper to taste.
- Put in a 1 1/2 qt baking dish.
- Toss bread cubes with olive oil, season to taste (used garlic powder, seasoning salt, fresh pepper) Sprinkle the bread cubes over the beans.
- ,Bake until bubbly and bread is golden brown.
- Can freeze leftover tomato paste by freezing in ice cube trays and after frozen sealing in ziploc bags or food saver bags.
BAKED VEGETABLES WITH WHITE BEANS
From Favediets.com. They say "This veggie and potato casserole is a delicious way to enjoy a vegetarian meal or have a flavorful side dish with your main course. Try mixing and matching your favorite vegetables for a variation." When I made it I used a combination of broccoli and cauliflower. I did add the salt, pepper, and spices; the original calls only for garlic. I might switch up the cheese next time as well, as I think mozzarella or monterrey jack (think something gooier) would be even better.
Provided by smellyvegetarian
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Blanch broccoli 2 minutes, remove with slotted spoon and plunge into cold water. Drain and pat dry; place in large bowl. Cook potatoes in same water about 7 minutes. Drain well and add to broccoli. Stir in tomatoes, white beans, and olives.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour over vegetables and toss gently to coat. Season with basil and oregano to taste if you like.
- Spread half of vegetable mixture in a shallow 12x7" baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Spoon on remaining vegetables and top with remaining Parmesan.
- Cover with foil, and bake about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes.
BAKED PUMPKIN WITH WHITE BEANS
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut pumpkin quarters crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper in a shallow baking pan, and arrange slices in one layer. Roast in middle of oven until just tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cover with foil to keep warm. Meanwhile, saute the garlic in about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. After a few minutes, add the beans, chard or spinach, oregano and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low for about 5 minutes, until the greens are wilted. Arrange the pumpkin slices, about 2 per plate, and top with generous spoonfuls of the beans.
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to reduce the cooking time and makes them more digestible.
- Use a variety of beans: You can use any type of white bean for this recipe, such as navy beans, great northern beans, or cannellini beans.
- Add aromatics to the cooking water: Adding aromatics such as garlic, onion, and bay leaves to the cooking water helps to flavor the beans.
- Season the beans well: Be sure to season the beans with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
- Bake the beans until they are tender: The beans should be tender but still hold their shape when they are done baking.
Conclusion:
Baked white beans are a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. They are perfect for potlucks, picnics, and other gatherings. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make this delicious dish at home.
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