EASY BEAN DISH FROM NYT

 

INGREDIENTS

Yield:4 servings

• 8tablespoons olive oil
• ¼cup pine nuts or sliced almonds
• ½teaspoon ground turmeric
• Salt and pepper
• 3large shallots, sliced thinly (about 2 cups)
• 5garlic cloves, sliced thinly
• 2(15.5-ounce) cans cannellini beans or other creamy white beans, drained
• 1cup vegetable or chicken stock
• 1cup finely grated Parmesan (about 4 ounces), plus more for serving
• 1½cups tightly packed basil leaves, preferably Genovese
• 1lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

PREPARATION

1. Step 1

   Heat 6 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-low in a 12-inch skillet or small Dutch oven. Add the pine nuts and, when the oil starts sizzling, stir occasionally until golden brown, about 5 minutes; turn off heat. Stir in the turmeric and season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small serving bowl.

2. Step 2

   Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high in the same skillet. When warm, add the shallots and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring until just softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and when sizzling (about 1 minute), stir in the beans and stock. Bring to a simmer then turn heat down to low.

3. Step 3

   In a few additions, sprinkle in the cheese, stirring vigorously to combine. When the cheese has melted into the broth and the mixture looks creamy, season to taste with salt and then turn off the heat. While the beans are still hot, tear the basil leaves (or roughly chop, if you prefer) and stir into the beans.

4. Step 4

   Serve hot, in bowls or on plates, drizzled with the sizzled nut oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and more black pepper and grated Parmesan, if desired.

CHILI IDEA FROM COUSING CAROL

 Wendy's Chili Save this recipe for a crisp fall day

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh ground beef

1 quart tomato juice

1 (29-ounce) can tomato purée

1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained

1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained

1 medium-large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)

1/2 cup diced celery

1/4 cup diced green bell pepper

1/4 cup chili powder (use less for milder chili)

1 teaspoon ground cumin (use more for real flavor)

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off the fat. Put the beef and the remaining ingredients in a 6-quart pot. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. You can also cook this in a slow cooker on low for 3 to 4 hours.

STUFFED POTATO SKINS

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