Cannellini with Fresh and Dried Tomatoes

Preparation

1. Step 1

   If the dried tomatoes you are using aren’t moist, soak them in hot water for about 10 minutes and drain.

   Step 2

   Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan and cook gently until heated through, 6 to 8 minutes. Or, combine the ingredients in a heatproof container, cover, and microwave until heated through, about 5 minutes, and serve.

2. cannellini and great northern beans

   Step 3

   The mild flavor and creamy texture of these two very similar beans make them a welcome kitchen staple. Because their taste is neither distinct nor bland, they are equally at home in subtly or boldly seasoned dishes.

3. Step 4

   Pureed, they make an excellent base for dips, sauces, or sandwich spreads (see White Bean and Dried Tomato Spread, page 239).

4. Step 5

   Pureed cannellini also make a great creamy soup base (see Warm or Cold Tomato and White Bean Soup, page 15).

5. Menu

   Step 6

   Cannellini with Fresh and Dried Tomatoes (this page)

   Step 7

   Pasta and Broccoli Salad (page 58)

   Step 8

   Black olives and sliced red bell peppers

6. nutrition information

   Step 9

   Calories: 178

   Step 10

   Total Fat: 0g

   Step 11

   Protein: 9g

   Step 12

   Carbohydrate: 34g

   Step 13

   Cholesterol: 0mg

   Step 14

   Sodium: 369mg