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Olive Oil Braised Great Northern Beans with Fennel, Rosemary & Thyme

Olive Oil Braised Great Northern Beans with Fennel, Rosemary & Thyme

Appetizers

Course

Difficulty

Easy

Pulse Type

Beans

Specialty Diet

Gluten-free

Nutrition

7g+ fiber

Cook Time

25 minutes

Nutrition

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Ingredients

Servings:

1/3 cup + 3 tbsp olive oil divided
3 cloves garlic minced
1 medium fennel bulb cut into thick slices *reserve 1/4 cup chopped fennel fronds
1 small bunch fresh herbs fresh thyme and rosemary; 2-3 sprigs each, tied in kitchen twine
2 15 oz cans great northern beans or about 3 cups of cooked beans (1 cup dried)
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 lemon zest + juice
salt sea; to taste
pepper freshly ground

Instructions

In a wide saucepan or skillet over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, and fennel. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, then add lemon peel (zested or peeled) and sprigs of rosemary & thyme.
Add the white beans and stir in 1/3 cup olive oil & chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer and cover, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes (or until fennel is tender, but not soft). Season with sea salt, freshly ground pepper, and the juice of half a lemon. Top with fennel fronds and serve immediately.