White Bean Ragu with Roasted Red Peppers
Ingredients
1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed | ||
1 small jar of roasted red peppers, drained and cut into 1/4 inch pieces | ||
1/3 cup celery, chopped | ||
2 cloves garlic, minced | ||
1 small shallot minced | ||
2-3 tbs olive oil | ||
kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
1 tbs tomato paste | ||
fresh cilantro for garnish |
This is delicious and easy way to make plain white beans exciting. They can be served over white rice or polenta.
- In a frying pan add olive oil and using medium high heat add the garlic, tomato paste, shallot and chopped celery.
- Cook stirring frequently for about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat if the garlic starts to brown too quickly.
- Add the drained beans along with the red peppers and stir to mix.
- Add about 1/3 cup of water and simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
- Using a fork smash some of the beans to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Serve over rice or polenta and garnish with celery leaves.
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