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WHITE BEAN PUREE

Prep/Cooking Time: 60-90 Minutes

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Ingredients

  • 500g White beans cooked weight (canned or dried)
  • 25g Olive oil
  • 200g Onion
  • 100g Celery
  • 15g Garlic
  • 1pc Bay leaves
  • 1 sm sprig Thyme
  • 1 sm sprig Rosemary
  • 3g Salt
  • .5g Pepper

Instructions

  • If using canned beans place in a strainer to remove all liquid
  • If using dried beans place in water to soak overnight
  • In the morning drain off the water from the beans and place the beans in a saucepan
  • Cover the beans with fresh water and place over a high heat
  • Bring to the boil then turn down the heat so the beans simmer
  • Cook the beans for 45 minutes or until soft to the bite
  • Once cooked drain off the water and either leave to cool or make the puree immediately

 

  • Wash the celery and peel the onions and garlic
  • Roughly chop the onions, garlic and celery and place in a thick bottom pan
  • Add to the pan the olive oil and turn on the heat to medium
  • Cook without color till the onions and celery are softened
  • Add the bay leaf, rosemary and thyme
  • Now add the cooked beans and stir through
  • Cook the mix until there is little to no moisture left in the pan
  • Now remove from the heat
  • Pick out the herbs and bay leaves 
  • Now blend to create a smooth puree
  • Once a smooth puree is achieved season with salt and pepper
  • Reserve in the fridge till needed