Tuscany, a region in central Italy, is renowned for its rustic and flavorful cuisine. Among its many culinary delights, Tuscan white beans with sage stand out as a simple yet satisfying dish. This traditional Italian recipe combines creamy white beans, aromatic sage, and a hint of garlic in a savory broth. It's a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a hearty soup, a side dish, or even as a vegetarian main course. This article offers three variations of the classic Tuscan white beans with sage recipe, each with its own unique twist: the basic recipe, a version with pancetta, and a vegan version made with vegetable broth. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a delicious and authentic Italian meal, these recipes are sure to please your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Tuscany.
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TUSCAN WHITE BEANS WITH FRESH SAGE
Time 2h10m1S
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Add rinsed beans to a large bowl and cover with cold water. Cover and set aside for at least 8 hours or overnight. 2. Drain and rinse beans and transfer to a large stock pot or Dutch oven. Cover with 2-3 inches of cold water and add 2 tablespoons regular olive oil, garlic, bay leaves, fresh herbs, salt, and black peppercorns. Bring to a low boil for one minute over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Remove and discard any foam that collects on the surface while boiling. 3. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 1½ hours or until beans are tender. Remove from heat and let beans cool in the pot with the cooking liquid for 15-20 minutes. Note: Actual cooking time will depend on the size and age of the beans. Smaller, fresher beans will take less time than larger, older ones. Check for doneness after 45 minutes and adjust cooking time accordingly. Beans should be tender, but not mushy. 4. Carefully drain beans, reserving some of the liquid to use in soups or stews, if desired. Remove and discard the solids from the cooking process before transferring the beans to a serving container. Season with salt and black pepper, if desired, and drizzle with high-quality olive oil to serve. Enjoy!
ITALIAN WHITE BEAN TURKEY SOUP WITH SAGE
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add garlic and saute over low heat until garlic turns golden. Add sage and saute a few seconds, then add pureed beans and broth. Bring to a simmer and add turkey; simmer a few minutes to heat turkey through. Add lemon juice, off heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
TUSCAN WHITE BEANS WITH OLIVE OIL
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sort the beans to make sure they are free of stones or other debris. Rinse, then cover with cold water, refrigerate, and soak overnight. The next day, drain the beans, place them in a large pot, and cover with the stock. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer the beans for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until they are tender. Add 1 teaspoon of salt in the final 15 minutes of cooking. The addition of salt earlier in the cooking process will result in tough beans.
- Remove the beans with a slotted spoon and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add all the remaining seasoning and other ingredients to the warm beans in the bowl and toss together. Adjust the salt and add freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve warm or chilled.
WHITE BEANS WITH SAGE AND OLIVE OIL
Categories Bean Garlic Herb Side Vegetarian Legume Fall Sage Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place beans in large saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover by 3 inches and let soak overnight.
- Drain beans and return to pan. Add 6 cups cold water, 1/4 cup oil, chopped sage and garlic. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover partially; simmer until beans are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before continuing.)
- Using slotted spoon, transfer beans to bowl. Top with more oil.
BAKED WHITE BEANS AND SAUSAGE WITH SAGE
This incredibly easy one-pan dinner is from the cookbook "The Silver Spoon for Children," with more than 40 traditional recipes adapted from "The Silver Spoon," a book that appears in many home kitchens in Italy. Older children with some experience can follow this recipe as is, but if you've got little ones who want to help, they can stir the sage, beans and apple juice together in a large bowl while the sausages bake, then you can pour the mixture into the hot pan. If you like your beans on the saucy side, add 1/4 cup more apple juice. Serve with buttered crusty rolls and something leafy and green.
Provided by Margaux Laskey
Categories dinner, easy, weeknight, beans, casseroles, sausages, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, prick the sausages all over with a fork. Add the garlic, drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat. Bake until the sausages start to brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Put on your oven mitts, take the roasting pan out of the oven and set it on a heatproof surface. Using tongs, carefully turn the sausages over. (The sausages will brown on the other side when they go back into the oven.)
- Tear the sage leaves into little pieces and add them to the sausages along with the drained beans and apple juice. Give the bean mixture a stir.
- Wearing your oven mitts, put the roasting pan back in the oven and bake until the bean mixture is warmed, about 20 minutes.
- Put on your oven mitts one last time to remove the roasting pan from the oven. To serve, carefully stir everything together using a wooden spoon, and add a little salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 616, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 879 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use dried beans. Dried beans are more flavorful and have a better texture than canned beans.
- Soak the beans overnight. This will help them cook more evenly and quickly.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices. This will give the beans a more complex flavor.
- Don't overcook the beans. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Serve the beans with a side of bread or rice. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Tuscan white beans with sage is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover beans. With its creamy texture and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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