Cannellini Beans With Anchovies Recipe
- 1 lb dry cannellini beans (white kidney beans)
- 1 med onion, peeled and halved
- 1 x 3 inch bay leaf
- 3 lrg cloves garlic (divided)
- 1/4 c. Italian (flat-leaf) parsley (divided)
- 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
- 5 x anchovy fillets
- 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar Grnd black pepper to taste
- In a large saucepan, combine the beans with cool water to cover and let soak overnight.
- Or possibly boil for 2 min, then remove the pan from the heat and let stand, covered, 1 hour.
- Drain the water from the beans and add in sufficient cool water to cover the beans by 2 inches.
- Add in the onion, bay leaf and 1 clove of garlic.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 1 1/2 hrs or possibly till the beans are tender but still hold their shape.
- Drain the beans in a colander.
- Throw away the onion and bay leaf.
- Mince the remaining 2 cloves garlic and chop the parsley fine.
- In the same pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Cook the chopped garlic till light golden brown.
- Stir in the anchovies, vinegar and half the minced parsley.
- Cook and stir 2 to 3 min, till the anchovies dissolve.
- Add in the beans, stir gently to coat and cook for about 3 min, or possibly just till heated through.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in the remaining parsley and season to taste with pepper.
- CARBONADA CRIOLLA (Argentinian Tsimmes)
- 1 (10 lb) , round squash such as pumpkin or possibly calabaza 1/4 c. pareve margarine (see note)
- Salt to tasteFreshly grnd pepper to taste4 pounds beef chuck, cubed2 Tbsp.
- vegetable oil1 c. coarsely minced onion4 cloves garlic, chopped4 c. water or possibly beef stock1 (12-oz)
- can Italian plum tomatoes, liquid removed and minced 1 tsp.
- minced fresh oregano3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 pounds)
- 3 large white potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and diced 3 carrots, peeled and sliced in large chunks 1 (10-oz)
- package frzn corn kernels8 pitted prunes8 canned peach halves
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Scrub outside of squash with vegetable brush.
- Trim bottom so which it will stand flat.
- Cut out lid 6 inches in diameter and remove seeds and fiber from inside.
- Smear inside of squash with margarine and sprinkle with salt, pepper and water.
- Place in large, shallow roasting pan.
- Bake 45 min or possibly till tender, butstill hard.
- (You don't want squash to collapse.)
- Meanwhile, brown meat in oil in heavy pot with onion and garlic.
- Add in water, tomatoes and oregano.
- Simmer, covered, 15 min.
- Add in sweet potatoes, white potatoes and carrots.
- Simmer, covered, another 15 min.
- (You can make this 1 day ahead).
- Add in corn, prunes and peaches to meat mix and either reheat or possibly simmer 5 min more.
- Fill squash carefully with meat and vegetable mix.
- Replace lid and continue baking in oven another 15 min.
- Serve immediately on large platter.
- Note: Pareve margarine is made withoutanimal or possibly dairy ingredients so it can be used in either meat or possibly lowfat milk dishes.
- Jewish dietary laws forbid mixing dairy and meat.
beans, onion, leaf, garlic, italian, extra virgin olive oil, anchovy, red wine vinegar
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/cannellini-beans-with-anchovies-98917 (may not work)