Best 7 Cannellini Beans With Herbs And Prosciutto Recipes

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Step into a culinary journey where rustic flavors and wholesome ingredients intertwine to create a delectable dish that is both comforting and elegant. Our exploration takes us to the realm of cannellini beans, a versatile legume that forms the heart of this tantalizing recipe. With their creamy texture and nutty flavor, cannellini beans are transformed into a flavorful masterpiece when paired with aromatic herbs, savory prosciutto, and a symphony of spices. This culinary adventure promises a symphony of tastes and textures, leaving you craving more with every bite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CANNELLINI BEANS WITH HERBS AND PROSCIUTTO



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This is a Giada De Laurentiis recipe. It is light and incredibly flavorful! I prefer to chop a couple fresh tomatoes instead of using canned.

Provided by lucky ladybug

Categories     Beans

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaf
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leave
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
3 cups arugula or 3 cups mixed baby greens

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in sage and thyme.
  • Add tomatoes and increase heat to medium-high and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add beans and simmer until tomatoes are tender and juices evaporate by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and stir in prosciutto, being careful not to overcook the prsciutto.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve over the arugula or mixed greens.

CANNELLINI RICE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic peeled, but left whole
4 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 chicken, beef or vegetable bouillon cube
1 cup boiling water
4 cups cooked rice
15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Salt, to taste
Extra-virgin olive oil, to taste
Freshly grated Parmesan, to taste

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet or saute pan set over moderate heat, warm the oil until it is hot. Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic, and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the tomatoes, bay leaves, oregano, Italian seasoning, and lemon pepper, and cook the mixture 1 minute. Dissolve the bouillon in the water, add to the tomato mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • Add the rice, cannellini beans, and salt, and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more, or until beans and rice are heated through. Mixture will have the consistency of a risotto. Remove and discard bay leaves. Season with the olive oil and sprinkle with cheese to taste.

BRUSCHETTA WITH CANNELLINI BEANS AND HERBS



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Canned beans make this a good option year-round.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 garlic clove, minced
4 anchovy fillets, minced
1 can (19 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon each chopped fresh rosemary, sage, and thyme
6 to 8 slices Classic Bruschetta

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add garlic and anchovy fillets, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in beans and herbs. Cook until beans are warm, about 3 minutes. Spoon mixture onto bruschetta slices, and drizzle with oil.

CANNELLINI BEANS WITH HERBS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
2 ounces prosciutto, coarsely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups arugula or mixed baby greens

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the sage and thyme. Add the tomatoes. Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the beans. Simmer until the tomatoes are tender and the juices evaporate by half, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in the prosciutto, being careful not to overcook the prosciutto. Season the beans, to taste, with salt and pepper. Arrange the arugula or mixed baby greens over a platter. Spoon the beans over the greens and serve.

CANNELLINI BEANS WITH CHORIZO, GARLIC AND SAGE



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For a great side-dish try this bean recipe, flavoured with a tasty combination of chorizo, garlic and fresh sage

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Beans

Time 1h10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight
extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely sliced
3 garlic cloves, finely sliced
3/4 lb chorizo sausage, cubed
1 bunch fresh sage, torn into sprigs
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
pecorino cheese, shaved, to serve

Steps:

  • Drain the soaked cannelloni beans and place them in a large saucepan.
  • Add in enough cold water to cover the beans and bring to the boil.
  • Cook briskly until tender, around 1 hour, topping up with more water as required. Drain the beans, reserving the cooking water.
  • Heat a splash of olive oil in a heavy-based frying pan. Add in the onion, garlic and chorizo.
  • Fry, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the beans and sage and pour over enough of the reserved cooking water to just cover the beans.
  • Season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper and cook, stirring often, until the liquid has evaporated, around 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with olive oil. Serve warm with a little grated Pecorino cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1184.3, Fat 66.1, SaturatedFat 24.6, Cholesterol 149.7, Sodium 2130.5, Carbohydrate 78.8, Fiber 29.3, Sugar 5, Protein 68.7

TUSCAN BEAN SOUP WITH PROSCIUTTO AND GRATED PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO



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Provided by Nancy Silverton

Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Food Processor     Bean     Cheese     Garlic     Pasta     Dinner     Lunch     Parmesan     Fall     Winter     Prosciutto     Cabbage     Simmer     Boil     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 15-ounce cans creamy beans (such as giant white beans, borlotti beans, or cannellini beans), not drained (about 6 cups)
6 large garlic cloves, grated or minced (about 2 tablespoons)
3 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
4 large fresh basil leaves
2 cups shredded Napa cabbage (about 1/4 head)
High-quality extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Parmigiano-Reggiano wedge, for grating
4 thin slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Combine the beans and their liquid with the garlic, salt, thyme, basil, and 2 cups of water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors. Remove about 1 1/2 cups of the beans, returning any garlic or basil to the saucepan. Use an immersion blender to purée the remaining beans in the pot until smooth.
  • (Alternatively, let the soup cool slightly then transfer it to a blender or food processor and purée, holding the lid down tight so the hot liquid doesn't splatter out.) Stir in the reserved beans and cabbage and thin the soup with water if necessary. Cook the soup over medium heat until the cabbage wilts and is slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Divide the soup evenly among four large soup plates or bowls, filling them to just below the rim. Drizzle each serving with high-quality olive oil and grate a thin layer of Parmesan cheese over them. Tear one slice of the prosciutto into a few pieces and rumple the pieces onto one bowl of soup; repeat with the remaining prosciutto slices.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH CANNELLINI BEANS



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This is a quick and delicious warm salad that can be either a light lunch, or a side dish to a nice steak or pork chop dinner.

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Arugula Salad Recipes

Time 23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons white wine
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups arugula
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic in the hot oil about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, wine, sage, and thyme; increase the heat to medium-high and simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cannellini beans and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until beans are heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Arrange the arugula on a serving platter. Spoon the bean mixture over the arugula. Top with the shaved Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.2 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 245.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

  • Soaking the beans overnight: This is an important step as it helps to reduce the cooking time and makes the beans more digestible. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by bringing them to a boil in a pot of water, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for an hour.
  • Using fresh herbs: Fresh herbs add a lot of flavor to this dish, so it's worth using them if you can. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but you'll need to use about half the amount.
  • Cooking the beans until they are tender: The beans should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. If you overcook them, they will become mushy.
  • Using good-quality prosciutto: The quality of the prosciutto will make a big difference in the flavor of this dish. Look for prosciutto that is thinly sliced and has a deep red color.
  • Serving the beans warm: These beans are best served warm, so make sure to reheat them if you're making them ahead of time.

Conclusion:

This recipe for cannellini beans with herbs and prosciutto is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The beans are creamy and flavorful, and the herbs and prosciutto add a nice touch of richness. This dish is also a good source of protein and fiber.

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