Costera’s Stewed White Beans With Calabrian Chili Oil
STEWED WHITE BEANS WITH CALABRIAN CHILI OIL
Brought to you by Costera’s Restaurant
Ingredients:
- 1 lb white beans, soaked overnight
- 1 qt white onion, small diced
- 1 pt celery, small diced
- 1 pt carrots, peeled & small diced
- 3c stewed tomatoes, crushed with the juices
- 1/2 c garlic, thin sliced
- 2.5 qt chicken stock
- 3 T thyme, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- Water
- Oil/butter
Method:
In a pot of unseasoned water, boil white beans until tender, adding water as needed. When soft, drain water & set beans aside.
In a saucepot, sweat onions, celery & carrots until soft. Add garlic, cook 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes & cook down until the liquid is dark red & thick. Add thyme & bay leaves. Add cooked white beans, cover with chicken stock & cook down until a creamy texture is achieved. Season with salt & butter
Calabrian Chili Oil
Ingredients:
2 calabrian chilis, stemmed & seeded
¼ C extra virgin olive oil
2T red onion, minced
1t garlic, minced
1t fresh oregano
Apple cider vinegar
Method:
Heat chili oil in a saute pan over medium-low heat, add chilis, onion, garlic & oregano. Cook till fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 6-8oz of white beans & toss thoroughly. Season with salt & apple cider vinegar.
