In search of a delightful summer dish bursting with vibrant flavors? The "White Bean Summer Squash and Tomato Ragout" is the culinary creation you've been waiting for. This savory, satisfying dish combines the earthy goodness of white beans, the tender sweetness of summer squash, and the juicy tang of ripe tomatoes. Whether you're a seasoned home cook looking for a delightful addition to your recipe repertoire or a novice seeking a simple yet delicious meal, this ragout will tantalize taste buds and leave you yearning for more. With its vibrant colors and garden-fresh ingredients, it's a feast for the eyes as well as the palate, making it perfect for any occasion. So, gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the bounty of summer's harvest.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
WHITE BEAN RAGOUT
This quick ragout of white beans and sweet tomatoes might just be my favorite recipe of the summer.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Vegetables & Sides
Time 30m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook the onions, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Do not brown. Add the garlic and cook one minute more.
- Add the tomatoes, beans, chicken broth, tomato paste and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (I use about 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, but it depends on what type of beans you use; canned will have some salt already.) Bring to a simmer and cook until tomatoes are slightly softened but still hold their shape, 3-5 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Note that the sauce may have a strong vinegar flavor at first, but it will mellow out. Right before serving, stir in the fresh basil and mint. Transfer to serving dish, garnish with more fresh herbs if desired, and serve hot.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: This dish can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263, Fat 10g, Carbohydrate 35g, Protein 11g, SaturatedFat 1g, Sugar 8g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 37mg, Cholesterol 0mg
WHITE BEAN, SUMMER SQUASH AND TOMATO RAGOUT
Serve this hearty ragout on its own or with pasta or whole grains.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Soak the beans if desired. I do not recommend soaking lima beans, as their skins detach too easily when you soak them. I usually do soak cannellinis. Cut the onion in half. Chop one half and set aside.
- Combine the beans, the onion half that isn't chopped, the 2 crushed garlic cloves and the bouquet garni in a large saucepan. Add 5 cups of water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 1 hour. Add salt to taste and simmer for another hour, until the beans are tender. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning. Remove the onion and the bouquet garni and discard
- Meanwhile, in a large casserole or deep, wide skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Cook, stirring often, until it is tender, about 5 minutes, and add the minced garlic and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds, until the mixture is fragrant, and add the summer squash. Turn up the heat slightly so that the squash begins to cook right away, and sauté until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and add the thyme and the tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, until the tomatoes have begun to break down. Turn the heat to medium, season with salt and pepper, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring often. The tomatoes should have cooked down and smell fragrant. Stir in the beans and their broth, bring to a simmer and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in the basil, taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot or warm, tossed with pasta, over grains, or as is.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 214, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1065 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
TUSCAN WHITE BEANS IN TOMATO RAGU
Make and share this Tuscan White Beans in Tomato Ragu recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Stew
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F and place a rack in the middle.
- Cut 1 cup of tomatoes in half lengthwise and set aside. Pulse remaining tomatoes in a food processor or blender until almost smooth.
- In a large, heavy skillet, place olive oil and 1 tbsp butter; heat over medium heat until butter is foamy but not browned. Add onion, celery, garlic, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Saute until softened and onions are translucent, 3-5 minutes. Add tomato puree, thyme, sugar, remaining 3/4 tsp salt and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Whisk in remaining 1 tbsp butter, then stir in beans.
- Transfer to a 3 quart casserole. Sprinkle top evenly with Parmigiano cheese, then scatter halved tomatoes over the top. Cover tightly with foil and bake in preheated oven 25 minutes, until beans are saucy but not soupy. Let stand at room temperature, still covered, 10 minutes, for beans to absorb more liquid.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.3, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 13.1, Sodium 598.2, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 20
SUMMER VEGETABLE RAGOûT
Categories Soup/Stew Vegetable Side Sauté Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Summer Simmer Gourmet Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 12-inch heavy skillet sauté garlic in oil over moderately high heat, stirring just until fragrant. Add scallions, zucchini, pattypan squash, corn, and salt and pepper to taste and sauté, stirring occasionally, until zucchini and squash are golden in spots, about 4 minutes.
- Add broth and simmer ragout, covered, 3 minutes, or until squash is just tender. Add tomatoes and tarragon and simmer, covered, 1 minute, or until tomatoes are softened.
- Season ragout with salt and pepper and serve warm or at room temperature.
SUMMER SQUASH & WHITE BEAN SOUP
I love using summer squash in soups. This dish is hearty as is, but stir in chopped ham for an extra wallop of flavor. Serve it warm or chilled. -Sara Hornbeck, Knoxville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add squash and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until squash is tender. Stir in 1 can of beans, parsley, tarragon and salt. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in remaining can of beans and heat through. Top each serving with yogurt. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 1187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
TUSCAN BEANS IN SUMMERY TOMATO RAGù
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories Bean Tomato Side Vegetarian High Fiber Father's Day Dinner Summer Healthy Potluck Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak beans in water to cover by 2 inches overnight (8 hours) or quick-soak (see cooks' note, below), then drain.
- Cover beans with water by 2 inches in a 5-to 6-quart pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and briskly simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally and skimming foam, until beans are very tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Reserve 2 cups cooking water, then drain beans.
- Halve 1 cup tomatoes lengthwise and set aside. Pulse remaining tomatoes in a food processor until almost smooth.
- Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
- Cook onion, celery, and garlic in oil and 1 tablespoon butter with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a 12-inch heavy skillet, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato purée, thyme, sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and reserved 2 cups bean-cooking water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Whisk in remaining tablespoon butter, then stir in beans.
- Transfer to a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with cheese, then scatter tomato halves over top. Bake, covered tightly with foil, until liquid is reduced and beans are saucy but not soupy, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes before serving (beans will continue to absorb liquid).
- What to drink:
- Avignonesi Rosso di Toscana '05
SUMMER SQUASH AND WHITE BEAN SAUTE
From EatingWell: July/August 2008 -- Bountiful summer vegetables - zucchini, summer squash, fresh tomatoes - are quickly sautéed with protein-rich white beans and topped with Parmesan for a hearty dish. This sauté is endlessly versatile and works well with eggplant, peppers or corn. Serve with: Brown rice or bulgur. (1 Carbohydrate Serving. Exchanges: 1 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 plant-based protein, 1 fat)
Provided by kitty.rock
Categories Beans
Time 25m
Yield 4 1 1/4 cups each, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Add zucchini, summer squash, oregano, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook, stirring once, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in beans, tomatoes and vinegar; increase heat to medium and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in Parmesan.
- Serve with: Brown rice or bulgur.
- TIP: While we love the convenience of canned beans, they tend to be high in sodium. Give them a good rinse before adding to a recipe to rid them of some of their sodium (up to 35 percent) or opt for low-sodium or no-salt-added varieties. Or, if you have the time, cook your own beans from scratch.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: As with any cooking, having all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking will make the process much smoother and enjoyable.
- Choose Fresh, Seasonal Vegetables: Look for squashes with smooth, unblemished skin and brightly colored tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Don't Overcook the Vegetables: Keep an eye on the cooking time of the squash and tomatoes to ensure they retain their vibrant color and texture.
- Use a Variety of Herbs and Spices: Experiment with different herbs and spices to create a flavor profile that suits your taste preferences.
- Serve Immediately: This ragout is best enjoyed fresh, so serve it as soon as it's cooked.
Conclusion:
This white bean, summer squash, and tomato ragout is a delicious and versatile dish perfect for a summer meal. Packed with fresh, seasonal vegetables and flavorful herbs, it's a healthy and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed on its own or served over pasta, rice, or quinoa. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, this ragout is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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