White Bean Purée with Garlic Vinaigrette and Croutes

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
White Bean Purée with Garlic Vinaigrette and Croutes
4500 min.
6
178kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with our delightful White Bean Purée with Garlic Vinaigrette and Croutes, a scrumptious vegetarian side dish that will elevate any meal. This creamy purée, rich with the natural flavors of small white beans, caresses your palate, while the zesty garlic vinaigrette adds a brilliant punch of flavor, making it an irresistible addition to your dining experience.

Preparing this dish may take a bit of time, but the payoff is well worth it! The slow-cooked beans transform into a velvety texture, perfect for slathering onto crispy toasted baguette croûtes, creating a delightful contrast between the creamy purée and crunchy bread. In addition to its sumptuousness, this recipe is surprisingly healthy, clocking in at just 178 calories per serving while offering a satisfying blend of protein, carbs, and healthy fats.

Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, this dish not only impresses with its taste but also with its presentation. Drizzled with a vibrant garlic vinaigrette, it's a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Moreover, the ability to prepare the purée a day in advance saves you time and stress on the day of serving. So why not indulge in the rich, hearty flavors of this exquisite purée? Your friends and family will be asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • slices crusty baguette toasted (croûtes)
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  •  garlic clove 
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 pound navy beans dried white
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoon red-wine vinegar 
  •  thyme sprigs fresh
  • slices sandwich bread white firm

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Blanch garlic in a small saucepan of boiling water 3 minutes, then drain and finely chop.
  2. Transfer garlic to a bowl and whisk in mustard and vinegar.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Soak beans in water to cover by 2 inches in a large bowl at least 8 hours, then drain. Simmer beans with thyme in fresh water to cover by 2 inches in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan, partially covered, until very tender, about 1 1/4 hours (some beans will fall apart). Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid and drain beans, discarding thyme.
  5. Crumble bread into a large bowl and stir in cream. Force beans through food mill into moistened bread, then stir in oil.
  6. Add reserved cooking liquid 1 tablespoon at a time for a spreadable consistency. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve warm with vinaigrette spooned over purée.
  8. ·Beans can soak up to 1 day.·Purée may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, its surface covered with plastic wrap. Bring to room temperature, then reheat over low heat, stirring.
  9. Add water if necessary for a spreadable consistency and reseason with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories178kcal
Protein10.85%
Fat50.72%
Carbs38.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.82
Glycemic Load
7.1
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.1895651804364%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:178.08kcal
8.9%
Fat:10.15g
15.62%
Saturated Fat:3.82g
23.9%
Carbohydrates:17.31g
5.77%
Net Carbohydrates:12.96g
4.71%
Sugar:1.24g
1.38%
Cholesterol:14.94mg
4.98%
Sodium:85.93mg
3.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.89g
9.78%
Fiber:4.35g
17.41%
Folate:68.57µg
17.14%
Manganese:0.3mg
14.88%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.28%
Iron:1.47mg
8.14%
Phosphorus:79.39mg
7.94%
Selenium:4.77µg
6.81%
Magnesium:25.61mg
6.4%
Calcium:61.2mg
6.12%
Vitamin E:0.83mg
5.57%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.26%
Potassium:183.26mg
5.24%
Copper:0.1mg
5.12%
Vitamin B3:0.91mg
4.54%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.18%
Vitamin A:203.05IU
4.06%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.71%
Vitamin K:3.67µg
3.49%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.08%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.41%
Vitamin C:1.01mg
1.23%
Source:Epicurious