Warm White Bean Arugula Salad

Name: Warm White Bean Arugula Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Navy or Cannelini; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups arugula; 1/3 cup sliced almonds; ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cloves of garlic; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil*; 3 cups arugula; 1 small red onion; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds; a slice of bread

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
269 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Warm White Bean Arugula Salad

Robert Berry

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A gluten-free warm white bean salad recipe flavored with arugula and almond pesto.

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Ingredients

Servings

For the beans:

1 cup Navy or Cannelini or both white beans, soaked overnight*
1 bay leaf

For the Arugula-Almond Pesto:

2 cups arugula rinsed and spin-dried
1/3 cup sliced almonds
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese cut into small chunks
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
2 cloves of garlic minced
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil*

For the Salad:

3 cups arugula rinsed and spin-dried
1 small red onion chopped
2 tablespoons sliced almonds as garnish (optional)
a slice of bread (optional)

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Instructions

To cook the beans, place them in a medium-size pot. Cover them with 2-inches of water. Add in the bay leaf and bring it to a simmer in medium-low heat. Cover and cook (stirring occasionally) until they are soft and tender, but not mushy, 1 ½ to 2 hours. When cooked, remove and discard the bay leaf and drain the beans. Place them in a large salad bowl.
To make the arugula almond pesto: Place the arugula, almonds, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process until everything is finely chopped. While the machine is running, drizzle the olive oil over the tube slowly. Pour the pesto over the warm beans and give it a gentle mix making sure to not break the beans.
To assemble the salad: Add in the arugula and red onion into the beans mixture and give it a mix. Taste for seasoning and add in, if necessary.
If preferred, garnish it with sliced almonds and torn bread.

Notes

If you decide to use canned beans, you would need 3 (15 ounce) cans of white beans. I would recommend rinsing them first and then warming them up either on the stove-top or in the microwave.
If you are calorie conscious and or want to use less oil, feel free to substitute some of the oil with the beans' cooking liquid.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 269kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 349mg (15%) Potassium 144mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 642IU (13%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 163mg (16%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	269kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	11g	4%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	23g	35%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	4mg	1%
Sodium	349mg	15%
Potassium	144mg	3%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	642IU	13%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	163mg	16%
Iron	2mg	11%