Butter Beans in Miso Bagna Cauda
- 1 cup dried butter beans, soaked overnight and drained
- 12 baby potatoes
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red miso paste
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus juice of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds, for garnish
- Baby arugula and shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnish
- In a large saucepan, cover the drained beans with 2 inches of water.
- Cover partially and simmer over low heat until tender, about 3 1/2 hours; add more water as needed to keep the beans covered by 2 inches.
- Drain the beans; reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with water and boil over moderately high heat until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and let cool to warm, then break the potatoes open with your fingers.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the miso paste with the lemon zest and juice.
- Whisk in the olive oil, then add the garlic, onion and parsley and season with salt.
- In a large bowl, toss the beans and potatoes with the reserved bean cooking liquid.
- Add the miso dressing and toss.
- Season lightly with salt.
- Garnish with the almonds, arugula and cheese and serve.
butter beans, potatoes, red miso, lemon zest, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, almonds, arugula
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/butter-beans-miso-bagna-cauda (may not work)