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White Beans with Fennel & Tomatoes
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White Beans with Fennel & Tomatoes

White Beans with Fennel and Tomatoes is a hearty Italian side dish made with caramelized fennel, onions, garlic, and grape tomatoes. This quick cooking side dish is done within 30 minutes and compliments Italian Sausage.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bulb fennel thinly sliced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 5 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cans great northern beans drained and rinsed
  • ½ pint grape tomatoes
  • ¼ cup basil chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped
  • black pepper cracked, to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot add olive oil and bring the pot to high heat. Add the thinly sliced fennel and begin sauteing. Add 1 cup of chicken broth and reduce the heat down to medium-high heat. Place the lid on top of the pot and let cook for 10 minutes *check occasionally and stir to make sure fennel is not burning and/or sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  2. After the 10 minutes add chopped garlic and onions to the pot, stir well. Add the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth, stir, reduce heat to medium, and place lid back on the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
  3. Add the 2 cans of white beans, mix well, and then add the grape tomatoes. Place the lid back on the beans and simmer on low for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in chopped basil, parsley, and season with cracked black pepper. Mix well, and serve.

Notes

  • I like to use a mandolin slicer to get thin slices of fennel. I find that these cook quicker and caramelize better.
  • Do not add salt to this dish. The salt is taken care of thanks to the chicken broth added.
  • To avoid over cooking beans and turning them to mush add them during the last few minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Information

Serving 8oz. Calories 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 478mg (20%) Potassium 1534mg (33%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 966IU (19%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 221mg (22%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330

% Daily Value*

Serving 8oz.
Calories 330kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 478mg 20%
Potassium 1534mg 33%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 966IU 19%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 221mg 22%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.