Best 6 Herbed Bean Ragoût Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with herbed bean ragoût, a delectable stew that dances on your palate with a symphony of flavors. Dive into the depths of this hearty dish, where tender beans, kissed by the warmth of aromatic herbs, mingle in a rich and savory broth. Discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect ragoût, from selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of simmering, to create a dish that will leave you and your loved ones utterly spellbound.

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BEAN RAGOUT



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups white beans or gigante bean
6 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces garlic, sliced
4 ounces shallots, sliced
10 ounces chicken stock
4 tablespoons butter
2 lemons, zested
3 ounces Italian parsley leaves, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 quarts apple cider (recommended Knudsen's)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan cook beans in boiling water for 30 minutes until tender. Drain.
  • Heat oil, garlic and shallots over medium heat until golden. Add beans and stir until nicely coated with oil. Add chicken stock and simmer until 1/3 liquid remains, about 15 to 20 minutes Add butter and cook until thickened. Finish with grated lemon zest and parsley. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bring cider to a boil and reduce by 3/4. Drizzle on plate.
  • This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

BEAN RAGU WITH LINGUINI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more to drizzle
2 to 3 slices bacon, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 to 3 small ribs celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 onion, chopped
2 to 3 cups cooked white or pink beans
2 large Peeled Tomatoes, recipe below, chopped or one 14- to 15-ounce can plum tomatoes, chopped
A few sprigs fresh parsley with stems, chopped
One 12-ounce can beef consomme or beef broth
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
1 pound linguini
Grated Pecorino, for passing
4 large ripe tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in saucepot over medium-high heat, then add the bacon and render 2 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf and onions. Partially cover and cook to soften the vegetables, 10 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, parsley and consomme, and simmer over low heat to combine the flavors and thicken a bit, 15 to 20 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium-low heat, adding stock or water to thin the sauce out if too thick.
  • To serve, heat a pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and cook the pasta to al dente. Reserve a cup of the starchy cooking water just before draining pasta and add to the sauce. Drain the pasta and combine with bean ragu. Serve in shallow bowls with a drizzle of olive oil and top with grated cheese.
  • Bring a few inches of water to a boil. Cut an "X" into the bottom of the tomatoes with a sharp pairing knife. Once the water comes to a boil, simmer the tomatoes for 1 minute. Place the tomatoes in an ice bath to cool and peel the skins away using the pairing knife.

TUSCAN WHITE BEAN RAGOUT



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Eaten on it's own, or used in other dishes, this is good! This hearty stew packs lots of flavor and nutrition! Adapted from The Everything Vegetarian Cookbook by Jay Weinstein.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Stew

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb great northern bean, cooked very soft (or one 28 ounce can of large white beans)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped (about 5 cloves)
2 medium onions, diced
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1/4 tsp. dried)
1 dried new mexico chili (or 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes)
1 head escarole (about 6 cups leaves, or an equal amount of spinach, torn into large pieces)
6 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 ounces unsalted butter
1/4 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, rough chopped
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated (optional)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 drops extra virgin olive oil (or a nice flavored oil)

Steps:

  • Strain the cooking liquid from the beans and reserve(you should have about 2 cups of liquid-add water if necessary to reach this amount). Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until it turns white and fragrant, only aobut 30 seconds. Stir in the onions, rosemary, and chili. Cook gently until the onions are very soft, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the beans and enough bean cooking liquid to make the mixture brothy; simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the escarole or spinach; simmer until it is all wilted. Add the tomatoes, butter, parsley, and cheese if using. Remove from the heat, and stir until the butter is melted in, adding additional bean liquid as necessary to keep it brothy. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Serve warm, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
  • Note:.
  • This stew can be prepared just up to adding wscarole. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. The flavors will marry and the dish will be even better.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1081.1, Fat 111.4, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 24.6, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 6.4

BACON AND CRANBERRY BEAN RAGOUT



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This rustic and deeply satisfying bacon and cranberry bean ragout would make a stellar side dish to pretty much anything coming off your late summer grill.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon olive oil
4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon bacon drippings
¼ cup minced shallots
salt to taste
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup shelled cranberry beans
2 cups chicken broth, or as needed
ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (Italian parsley, chervil, or oregano)

Steps:

  • Cook and stir olive oil and bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until bacon is fully cooked and begins to crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off excess grease, leaving a teaspoon in the pan.
  • Stir shallots and salt into the cooked bacon; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in beans, chicken broth, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the beans begin to swell, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue cooking bean and bacon mixture until the liquid reduces and beans are tender, 5 to 10 more minutes. Add rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Adjust levels of salt and black pepper. Remove from heat, stir in extra-virgin olive oil, hot chile paste, and fresh herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 226.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

BEAN AND KALE RAGU



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Simmer leafy green kale, canned tomatoes with chile peppers, onions, garlic, spices, and fresh herbs with plump, white canned cannellini beans to make this savory, Italian-inspired ragu or vegetable stew.

Provided by Stefanie N

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 pound kale, stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups water
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 (15 ounce) cans canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and kale. Cook and stir until the onions become transparent and the kale wilts and reduces in volume, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Stir the tomatoes and green chiles, garlic, water, bay leaves, cumin, and onion powder into the kale mixture. Simmer the vegetable mixture until the kale is soft, about 1 hour. Stir in the cannellini beans and continue simmering until beans are heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir in the oregano and basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 592.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

HERBED BEAN RAGOûT



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Categories     Bean     Soy     Vegetable     Side     Green Bean     Summer     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 ounces haricots verts (French thin green beans), trimmed and halved crosswise
1 (1-pound) bag frozen edamame (soybeans in the pod) or 1 1/4 cups frozen shelled edamame, not thawed
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Turkish bay leaf or 1/2 California bay leaf
2 (3-inch) fresh rosemary sprigs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium carrot, cut into 1/8-inch dice
1 medium celery rib, cut into 1/8-inch dice
1 (15- to 16-ounces) can small white beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chervil (optional)
Garnish: fresh chervil sprigs

Steps:

  • Cook haricots verts in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water, then drain.
  • Add edamame to boiling water and cook 4 minutes. Drain in a colander, then rinse under cold water. If using edamame in pods, shell them and discard pods.
  • Cook onion, garlic, bay leaf, rosemary, salt, and pepper in oil in a 2- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add carrot and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add white beans and stock and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Add haricots verts and edamame and simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add butter, parsley, and chervil (if using) and stir gently until butter is melted. Discard bay leaf and rosemary sprigs.

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight or for at least 6 hours before cooking.
  • Use a variety of beans for a more flavorful and colorful ragout.
  • Sauté the vegetables until they are softened and browned.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth for the best flavor.
  • Season the ragout to taste with salt, pepper, and herbs.
  • Serve the ragout with crusty bread or rice.

Conclusion:

Herbed bean ragout is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of beans, vegetables, and herbs, this ragout is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give herbed bean ragout a try.

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