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White Bean Purée

An accompaniment to Sauteéd Scallops with Hazelnut Vinaigrette . Also great with roast lamb or chicken.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1

tablespoon olive oil

1

/4 cup chopped bacon

1

/2 carrot, finely chopped

1

/2 cup chopped onion

1

tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried

3

15-ounce cans cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained

1

cup canned low-salt chicken broth

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Preparation

  1. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add bacon; sauté until brown, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add carrot, onion and rosemary; sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to high. Add cannellini and broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Puree mixture in processor. Return to saucepan. Season with salt and pepper.