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White Bean and Kale Soup

user-submission — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:38:55 +0000

Ingredients:

1 (1-lb.) package Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans
8 cups vegetable broth
2 cups sliced carrots , (about 4 medium carrots)
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
4 cups curly kale, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Rinse and sort beans. In a large stockpot, combine beans and water to cover; let stand for 8 hours or overnight.
Drain and rinse beans. Add to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add broth, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, red pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cover and cook on high until beans are tender, 6 to 8 hours. (If you want a creamier soup, using the back of a wooden spoon, slightly mash half of beans against the side of slow cooker.)
Stir kale into beans mixture; cover and cook on high until kale is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Season servings to taste with black pepper and red pepper, and top with Parmesan. Serve with bread.

Kitchen Tip:
Add leftover ham or smoked sausage for an even heartier soup.

This recipe and image are from Taste of the South magazine.

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White Bean Soup with Tasso, Winter Squash, and Chard

user-submission — Mon, 01 May 2023 20:07:13 +0000

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound tasso, diced
2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups chicken broth
1½ cups Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans, soaked overnight and drained
1 large kabocha squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh Swiss chard, stems removed, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Crusty bread, to serve

Directions:

In a large stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add tasso, and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion, celery, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in beans. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
Stir squash into soup; cover and cook until squash is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Stir tomatoes, Swiss chard, salt, and pepper into soup. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through and chard is wilted, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with crusty bread.

This recipe and photo are courtesy of our friends at Louisiana Cookin’ magazine.

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Shrimp and White Bean Soup

user-submission — Mon, 01 May 2023 20:07:11 +0000

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 (4-ounce) package diced pancetta
1 pound peeled and deveined large fresh shrimp
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 large leek, chopped (white and light green parts only)
1 pound Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans, soaked overnight and drained
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Garnish: additional chopped fresh parsley, lemon wedges

Directions:

To a Dutch oven, add 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove pancetta from pot, and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss together shrimp, garlic, lemon zest, ½ teaspoon salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
Add shrimp to pot, and cook over medium-high heat until browned on both sides but not cooked through. Remove from pot, and set aside.
In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add leek; cook, stirring occasionally until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in beans, broth, water, and remaining 2½ teaspoons salt. Increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until beans are tender but not falling apart, about 30 to 45 minutes.
Stir parsley and lemon juice into bean mixture. Return pancetta and shrimp to pot. Cook until just heated through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges, if desired.

This recipe and photo are courtesy of our friends at Louisiana Cookin’ magazine.

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Cannellini Bean Hummus with Arugula Pesto and Roasted Mushrooms

user-submission — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:49:39 +0000

Ingredients:

Cannellini Hummus

2 cups cooked Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans
2 tablespoons tahini
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons water, (more if needed for desired consistency)

Arugula Pesto

2 cups fresh arugula, packed
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Roasted Mushrooms

2 cups mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Cannellini Hummus

In a food processor, combine cooked beans, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to reach desired consistency.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer to a serving bowl, and set aside.
Clean food processor.

Arugula Pesto

In the cleaned food processor, combine arugula, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic.
Blend until mixture is well combined.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until pesto reaches desired consistency.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Roasted Mushrooms

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss mushrooms with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Spread mushrooms on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Roast for 15-20 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and slightly golden.

To Assemble:

Spread hummus on a large serving platter, drizzle arugula pesto over hummus, and top with roasted mushrooms.
Serve with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or crackers.

Chef Jennifer Hill Booker is a Le Cordon Bleu-certified chef, cookbook author, reality TV personality, culinary educator, business owner and GA Grown Executive Chef for the GA Department of Tourism and Travel. She weaves her love of traditional Southern cuisine with her belief in incorporating healthy, seasonal foods and her classic French training.

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Creamy Bean and Collard Greens Soup

user-submission — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:54:08 +0000

Ingredients:

1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans, soaked overnight, drained, and rinsed
8 cups water
6 cups vegetable broth, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 large carrots, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 cups shredded fresh collard greens
1 lemon, zested and juiced
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish: additional fresh rosemary, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese
Crusty French bread, to serve

Directions:

In a large Dutch oven, bring beans and 8 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; gently boil beans until tender and most of liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Drain beans. Wipe out Dutch oven.
In the container of a blender, combine 2 cups cooked beans and 1 cup broth; process until completely smooth.
In the same Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; cook until softened, stirring occasionally, 6 or 7 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Add cooked beans, chickpeas, and rosemary. Stir in puréed bean mixture and remaining 5 cups broth. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until soup slightly thickens, 20 to 25 minutes.
Stir in collards and cook for 20 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Gradually sprinkle in Parmesan, stirring constantly (don’t add cheese all at once or it may clump).
Garnish with additional rosemary, zest, and Parmesan, if desired. Serve with bread.

This recipe and image are from Taste of the South magazine.

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Creamy White Bean & Leek Fettuccine Alfredo

user-submission — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:55:06 +0000

Ingredients:

3/4 cup Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans, rinsed and sorted
12 ounces Dagostino Brand Fettuccine Noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound leeks (about 1 bunch), sliced and cleaned
Coarse Kosher salt, to taste
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish
1 quart reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish

Directions:

Soak beans in 4 cups of cold water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse, and add beans to a medium-sized pot. Cover with 3 to 4 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, and lower heat to a simmer. Allow beans to simmer, partially covered with a tilted lid, for 1 ½ hours or until soft. Stir occasionally and add water, as necessary. Drain and set aside.
Bring a large Dutch oven of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add fettuccine and cook, stirring often, about 6 minutes. Drain, reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water for later use, and rinse fettuccine under cold water until cool. Transfer noodles to a bowl and toss with a tablespoon of oil to coat. Set aside.
To the same large Dutch oven, add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and cook over medium-low heat. Add leeks and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add beans (reserving 1/4 cup of beans to toss with pasta), broth, sage, and 1/2 teaspoon of the lemon zest (reserve the rest for garnish). Bring to a boil and then remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to blend till creamy.
Bring mixture back to a simmer and add lemon juice. Cook until thickened but still soupy, about 6 minutes. Stir in cream, Parmesan, and reserved 1/4 cup of beans. Add pasta and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. If needed, add reserved cooking water for thinning.
Serve sprinkled with remaining lemon zest, parsley, red pepper flakes, and more cheese, if desired.

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Tuscan Quinoa and White Beans with Chicken Sausage

Julie Koppman — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:08:17 +0000

Ingredients:

2/3 cup Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans, rinsed and sorted
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 – 1 ½ cups quinoa, uncooked
2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 (12-ounce) package fully cooked Italian chicken sausage, sliced
2 cups fresh baby spinach or kale, chopped
Optional garnishes: shaved parmesan and chopped basil

Directions:

Soak beans in 4 cups of cold water for 6 hours or overnight.
Drain, rinse, and add beans to a medium-sized pot. Cover with 3 to 4 cups of fresh water.
Bring to a boil, and lower heat to a simmer. Allow beans to simmer, partially covered with a tilted lid, for 1 ½ hours or until soft. Stir occasionally, and add water as necessary.
Drain and set aside.
To a large saucepan, add oil. Sauté onions over medium-high heat until soft (3-5 minutes). Add minced garlic, and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
Add seasonings, quinoa, and broth. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Stir in cooked beans, drained tomatoes, sausage, and spinach or kale. Heat 3 to 4 minutes, or until mixture is hot.
Fluff with a fork and serve.

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Rabbit and Cannellini Bean Stew

user-submission — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:59:39 +0000

Ingredients:

1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans
1 rabbit
Olive oil
1 pound chorizo sausage
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning blend
1/2 cup Spanish wine
2 quarts chicken stock
2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes
1 package fresh basil
Creole seasoning to taste
Water as needed

Directions:

Rinse and sort beans. Soak overnight and drain.
Break down rabbit into pieces, season as desired, and set aside.
Add a glug of olive oil to a large Dutch oven, and cook onions, celery, and carrots until soft. Add garlic.
Add in bay leaves and Italian seasoning.
Deglaze the pot with a little red wine. Add chicken stock and beans to pot. Simmer 2-3 hours, or until beans start to soften.
In a separate large pot, brown the seasoned rabbit pieces, remove and set aside. Cut chorizo from casing and brown in large chunks. Remove chorizo, set aside, and discard grease from the pot. Deglaze the pot with wine and add to the stew.
Add rabbit pieces to the stew pot and allow to tenderize.
In a separate bowl, hand-crush whole tomatoes and set aside.
When the rabbit meat and beans are tender, and the stew has almost reached desired thickness, add crushed tomatoes and chorizo. Simmer for 30 more minutes.
Add torn fresh basil.
Serve with crusty bread and a glass of Spanish wine!

Justin Boudreaux is the founder of Boudreaux’s Backyard, which is dedicated to showing people how to produce top quality gourmet food at home and in your backyard.

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Instant Pot Cajun White Beans

Aimee Bussells — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 20:22:35 +0000

Ingredients:

1 package Camellia Brand White Bean Flavor Infusion
1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, rinsed and sorted
3-5 cups water
Cooked rice

Directions:

Add 1 pound Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, rinsed and sorted, to the Instant Pot.
Stir in White Bean Flavor Infusion and enough water to cover beans (about 3-5 cups).
Set to 40 minutes at high pressure.
Allow the pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes.

Optional:

Make it meaty. Add 1 lb. of pre-cooked sliced smoked sausage or chopped ham when adding the White Bean Flavor Infusion.
Keep it veggie (or vegan). Add your favorite plant-based protein.
Go classic. Serve over cooked rice with cornbread or French bread.

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Any Bean Aquafaba

Heather Hampton — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:21:17 +0000

Ingredients:

1 (1-pound) package Camellia Cannellini Beans (or Camellia Large Limas, Navy Beans, Great Northerns or Black Beans)
6 cups water, plus extra as needed

Directions:

Rinse beans thoroughly, then place in a clean, medium-size cooking pot. (Important: the pot must be free of any oil or oil residue, as oil will break down the aquafaba and render it useless.)
Cover beans with water and soak for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight. (Add extra water if needed – just enough to keep beans covered while soaking.)
Transfer pot of soaked beans to stove and bring to a boil over high heat for 10 minutes, then cover and reduce to a low simmer, allowing beans to cook until tender, approximately 2 hours. (Time can vary depending on type of bean; refer to package instructions.) Beans should continue to be submerged; add small amount of water if necessary.
Using a slotted spoon, remove cooked beans from pot and allow remaining liquid (this is the aquafaba) to cool. You should have about 2 cups of aquafaba, with a viscosity (thickness) that is slightly looser than egg whites. If you have more than 2 cups and/or the liquid seems too thin, place the liquid back in the pot and boil over medium-high heat to reduce it to a consistency closer to egg whites, approximately 10-25 minutes (depending on the volume of liquid).
Allow aquafaba to cool before use. Cover and store in refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to a month.

For Whipped Aquafaba:

Allow aquafaba to cool completely in the refrigerator.
Add aquafaba and ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar to the bowl of a stand mixer.
Whip on high speed until you achieve desired stiffness of peaks, about 5 minutes for semi-soft peaks and 10-15 minutes for stiff peaks.
Whipped aquafaba can be covered and stored in refrigerator for up to 2 days but is best when used immediately.

Tips and Advice:

Always use an extra-clean, unoiled bowl and utensils for aquafaba recipes. Oils interact poorly with the aquafaba, particularly if you’ll be whipping it later on
As a general rule, 3 tablespoons of aquafaba is equal to one whole egg, while 2 tablespoons is equal to one egg white.
Use an ice-cube tray to freeze individual servings of aquafaba for future use.
Do not ever salt or season your beans while cooking them for the aquafaba!
When making any kind of whipped aquafaba, cream of tartar helps to make stiffer peaks a greater possibility.

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Potato Salad with Chickpea Aquafaba Mayo

Amanda Ladner — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:15:16 +0000

Ingredients:

Aquafaba Mayonnaise:

3 tablespoons Traditional Chickpea (Garbanzo) Aquafaba or Any Bean Aquafaba (use a light-colored bean)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup safflower oil

Potato Salad:

3/4 pound (about 5 or 6) small red potatoes
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (seasoned)
1/2 cup chickpea (garbanzo) aquafaba mayonnaise
3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1/2 cup finely diced scallions or scapes
1/4 cup diced basil
1 hard-boiled egg , peeled and rough chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika, for garnish

Directions:

Make Aquafaba Mayonnaise:

Combine aquafaba, mustard, vinegar, pepper and salt in a small mason jar (or the jar that often comes with an immersion blender).
Add oil on top and allow to sit and separate for at least 2 minutes.
Using an immersion blender placed all the way down toward the bottom of the jar, blend for 25 seconds, or until you see the mayonnaise beginning to fluff up and form.
Slowly raise the immersion blender to the top of the jar until the mixture is consistent (like mayonnaise).
Turn off the immersion blender before removing it from the jar.

Make Potato Salad:

Clean and trim potatoes, keeping skins but removing any eyes. In a medium pot, place potatoes, cover with water, salt the water liberally and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
Remove potatoes from water and set aside to cool; drizzle them with vinegar.
Chop cooled potatoes into ¼-inch pieces.
Place potatoes, aquafaba mayo, mustard, scallions and basil in a medium bowl and mix until combined. Fold in chopped egg, if desired.
Garnish with paprika and serve immediately. (Potato salad can be covered and stored in refrigerator for up to 3 days.)

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Cajun Cowboy Crawfish Nachos

user-submission — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 04:39:03 +0000

Ingredients:

White Bean Sauce

1/4 cup Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans, rinsed and sorted
1/2 cup milk, more to thin if necessary
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (yellow, white, or smoked)
Cajun seasoning, to taste

Pickled Red Onions

1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/4 cups rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Nachos

Tortilla chips
1 cup white bean cheese sauce
1/2 – 1 cup sautéed crawfish (use as little or as much as you want)
1/2 cup Cajun Caviar
1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
Garnishes: pickled red onions, serrano pepper slices, cotija or queso fresco cheese (crumbled), and chopped cilantro

Directions:

For the White Bean Cheese Sauce, soak beans in cold water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse, and add beans to a medium-sized pot. Cover with 3 to 4 cups fresh water. Bring to a boil, and lower heat to a simmer. Allow beans to simmer, partially covered with a tilted lid, for 45 minutes or until soft. Stir occasionally and add water as necessary. Drain and set aside.
To a blender or large container (if using a hand blender), add beans and milk. Blend on high speed until beans and milk are totally smooth. Transfer to a small pot over medium heat.
Add shredded cheddar to pot, whisking continuously as it simmers. Add Cajun seasoning to taste, if desired. Remove from heat and use sauce immediately, or store.
For the Pickled Red Onions, add sliced onions to a container that has a tight lid; mason jars work well.
Add the next 4 ingredients to a small pot over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, making sure that the salt and sugar dissolve completely.
Remove from heat, and pour over onions. Add crushed red pepper flakes to mixture, if desired.
Allow onion mixture to cool to room temperature; cover with lid and refrigerate until ready to use. Wait 2 hours before using.
For the Nachos, preheat oven to broil. Spray a parchment-lined sheet pan with vegetable oil. Layer tortilla chips with white bean cheese sauce, sauteed crawfish, Cajun caviar, and Monterrey Jack cheese. Place in oven until cheese is melted.
Garnish with pickled red onions, serrano pepper slices, cheese, and cilantro. Top with Spicy Avocado Crema.

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Cannellini Bean Muffaletta Salad

user-submission — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 22:24:27 +0000

Ingredients:

1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans (or substitute Great Northern Beans)
1 (32 ounce) jar Italian Olive Salad
¼ pound Genoa salami, thinly sliced
¼ pound coppa or prosciutto, thinly sliced
¼ pound Mortadella, thinly sliced
1 cup Provolone cheese, diced

Directions:

Cook cannellini beans until just tender.
Drain, rinse and reserve.
Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Store, covered well, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Jamaican Jerk Black Bean Nachos

user-submission — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 15:09:06 +0000

Ingredients:

Tortilla chips
1 cup White Bean Cheese Sauce
Jerk Black Beans
1 cup Monterrey Jack cheese
Roasted Corn Salsa
Garnishes: Pickled Red Onion, serrano pepper (sliced), cotija or queso fresco cheese (crumbled), cilantro
Spicy Avocado Crema

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
Spray a parchment-lined sheet pan with vegetable oil.
Layer tortilla chips with white bean cheese sauce, black beans, and Monterrey Jack cheese. Bake nachos until cheese is melted.
Top with roasted corn salsa.
Garnish with pickled red onions, serrano pepper slices, cotija or queso fresco crumbled cheese, and cilantro.
Finish with Spicy Avocado Crema.

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White Bean Cheese Sauce

user-submission — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 15:09:04 +0000

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans, rinsed and sorted
1/2 cup milk, more to thin if necessary
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (yellow, white, or smoked)
Cajun seasoning,to taste

Directions:

Soak beans in water for 6 hours or overnight.
Drain, rinse, and add beans to a medium-sized pot. Cover with 3 to 4 cups fresh water. Bring to a boil, and lower heat to a simmer. Allow beans to simmer, partially covered with a tilted lid, for 45 minutes or until soft. Stir occasionally, and add water as necessary. Drain and set aside.
Add beans and milk to a blender or large container (if using an immersion blender). Blend on high speed until smooth.
Transfer mixture to a small pot over medium heat. Add shredded cheddar, whisking continuously as sauce simmers. Add Cajun seasoning to taste, if desired.
Remove from heat and use immediately, or store in refrigerator.

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Cozy Minestrone

Aimee Bussells — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 15:53:33 +0000

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped (about 3 cups)
3-4 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
6 cloves garlic, chopped
8 cups vegetable broth
4 cups water
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 pound Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon fennel seed
1 cup Dagostino Birdseye Pasta, or other small-shaped pasta
1 zucchini, cubed (about 1 cup)
1 cup green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Fresh basil, chopped
Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Rinse and sort beans.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot, and sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Add broth, water, tomatoes, beans, oregano, thyme, and fennel, and bring to a boil.
Boil for 10 minutes, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 3-4 hours, or until beans are tender.
Stir in pasta, zucchini, green beans, salt, and pepper. Cook 10 minutes more, and serve topped with fresh basil and fresh grated Parmesan.

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Slow Cooker 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili

Aimee Bussells — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:46:17 +0000

Ingredients:

1 large red onion, chopped
4 smoked Hatch chilies, peeled, and chopped (Can substitute 2 Poblano chilies, roasted, peeled, and chopped. See note at bottom on roasting.)
2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, such as Ro-Tel
4 large cloves minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
12 ounces Pale Ale beer (Can substitute vegetable broth.)
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup Camellia Brand Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and sorted
1 cup Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans or Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, rinsed and sorted
1 cup Camellia Brand Black Beans, rinsed and sorted
1/4 cup olive oil (optional)
Assorted toppings: shredded cheese, diced avocado, minced red onion, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Add the onion, Hatch chilies (or Poblano chilies), diced tomatoes with chilies, garlic, smoked paprika, beer, broth, and beans to slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or until the beans are tender but not falling apart, adding additional broth as necessary.
During the last 15 minutes of cooking, swirl in 1/4 cup olive oil, if desired.
Serve chili with assorted toppings, if desired.

Notes:

On a scale of 1-5, the spice level of this chili is a 3.

To roast Poblano chilies, preheat oven to 500°F degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Arrange whole peppers in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until skins are completely wrinkled and charred, turning occasionally to promote even roasting. Remove pan from oven, transfer peppers to a bowl, and cover bowl tightly with foil or plastic wrap. Keep covered until peppers are cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes. Remove the skin from each pepper by rubbing lightly beneath your fingers. If you are very sensitive, you may wish to wear gloves. Remove and discard the stems and seeds. Cut peppers into quarters lengthwise and chop.

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Stovetop 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili

Aimee Bussells — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:46:15 +0000

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1/4 cup (optional)
1 large red onion, chopped
4 smoked Hatch chilies, peeled, and chopped (Can substitute 2 Poblano chilies, roasted, peeled, and chopped. See note at bottom on roasting.)
2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, such as Ro-Tel
4 large cloves minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
12 ounces Pale Ale beer (Can substitute vegetable broth.)
5-6 cups vegetable broth
1 cup Camellia Brand Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and sorted
1 cup Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans or Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, rinsed and sorted
1 cup Camellia Brand Black Beans, rinsed and sorted
1/4 cup olive oil (optional)
Assorted toppings: shredded cheese, diced avocado, minced red onion, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.
Add the Hatch chilies (or Poblano chilies), diced tomatoes with chilies, garlic, smoked paprika, beer, 5 cups broth, and beans.
Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 4-5 hours, until the beans are tender but not falling apart. Add additional broth as necessary.
Swirl in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, if desired, 5 minutes before serving.
Serve chili with assorted toppings, if desired.

Notes:

On a scale of 1-5, the spice level of this chili is a 3.

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Slow Cooker White Bean & Chicken Chili

Aimee Bussells — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:46:13 +0000

Ingredients:

1 medium onion, diced
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or a combination
7 large smoked Hatch chilies, peeled, diced (Can substitute 3 Poblano chilies, roasted, peeled, and diced. See note at bottom on roasting.)
1 (7-ounce) can fire-roasted, peeled, diced green chilies, undrained
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 pound Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans rinsed and sorted (or can substitute 1 pound Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans)
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
2 tablespoons masa (corn flour) or cornmeal
Salt and white pepper to taste
Assorted toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado, and chopped fresh cilantro
Warm corn tortillas for serving (optional)

Directions:

Add onion, chicken, Hatch chilies (or Poblano chilies), green chilies, garlic, beans, 3 1/2 cups broth, and spices to a large slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or until the beans are tender but not falling apart. Add additional broth as necessary.
In a mixing bowl, mix the heavy cream (or milk) with the masa (or cornmeal). Use an immersion blender or whisk to combine thoroughly, and pour the mixture into the slow cooker. Stir well.
Cook for an additional 20 minutes to thicken the chili, and heat thoroughly. Adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper as desired.
Serve with toppings and warm tortillas on the side, if desired.

Notes:

On a scale of 1-5, the spice level of this chili is a 2.

To roast Poblano chilies, preheat oven to 500°F degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Arrange the whole peppers in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until skins are completely wrinkled and charred, turning occasionally to promote even roasting. Remove pan from oven, transfer peppers to a bowl, and cover bowl tightly with foil or plastic wrap. Keep covered until peppers are cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes. Remove the skin from each pepper by rubbing lightly beneath your fingers. If you are very sensitive, you may wish to wear gloves. Remove and discard the stems and seeds. Cut peppers into quarters lengthwise and chop.

Stovetop Version of White Bean and Chicken Chili

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Stovetop White Bean & Chicken Chili

Aimee Bussells — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:46:11 +0000

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
7 large smoked Hatch chilies, peeled, diced (Can substitute 3 Poblano chilies, roasted, peeled, and diced. See note at bottom on roasting.)
1 (7-ounce) can fire-roasted, peeled, diced green chilies, undrained
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 pound Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans rinsed and sorted (or substitute Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans,)
7-8 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or a combination
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
2 tablespoons masa (corn flour) or cornmeal
Salt and white pepper to taste
Assorted toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro
Warm corn tortillas for serving (optional)

Directions:

Add oil to a large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.
Add Hatch chilies (or Poblano chilies), green chilies, garlic, beans, 7 cups broth, chicken, and spices. Stir to combine thoroughly.
Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are soft but not falling apart. Add additional broth as necessary. If desired, remove and shred chicken, and add back to pot.
In a mixing bowl, mix the heavy cream (or milk) with the masa (or cornmeal). Use an immersion blender or whisk to combine thoroughly, and pour the mixture into the chili. Stir well.
Cook 10 more minutes to thicken the chili, and heat thoroughly. Adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper as desired.
Serve with toppings and warm tortillas on the side, if desired.

Notes:

One a scale of 1-5, the spice level of this chili is a 2.

Slow Cooker Version of White Bean and Chicken Chili

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Caesar-Style White Beans

Aimee Bussells — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 20:33:32 +0000

Ingredients:

1 (1 pound) bag of Camellia Brand Cannellini, Great Northern, or Navy (Pea) Beans, cooked and drained
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Juice of two lemons
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 teaspoon sea or other coarse-grind salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1 baguette, sliced and toasted, for serving

Directions:

Cook and drain the beans, and allow to cool.
In a large bowl, add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, anchovy paste, Parmesan cheese, and garlic, mixing well.
Fold in beans, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley — reserving a small amount of parsley for garnish.
Mix ingredients well, but gently, to avoid breaking beans.
Refrigerate for at least one hour, but overnight will produce an even richer flavor.
Serve with slices of a toasted baguette or other hearty bread, and garnish with more chopped parsley.

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Stovetop Cajun White Beans

Aimee Bussells — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 21:42:37 +0000

Ingredients:

1 package of Camellia Brand White Bean Flavor Infusion
1 (1-pound) package of Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, rinsed and sorted
8-10 cups of water
Cooked rice

Directions:

In a heavy pot, add 1 pound Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, rinsed and sorted, plus 8-10 cups of water.
Bring beans to a boil for 10 minutes.
Stir in White Bean Flavor Infusion.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 1 to 1 ½ hours or until beans are tender.

Optional:

Make it meaty. Add 1 lb. of pre-cooked sliced smoked sausage or chopped ham when adding the White Bean Flavor Infusion.
Keep it veggie (or vegan). Add your favorite plant-based protein.
Go classic. Serve over cooked rice with cornbread or French bread.

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Camellia’s Dry Herb Blend – Bouquet Garni

Aimee Bussells — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:02:41 +0000

Ingredients:

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
4 dried bay leaves

Directions:

Blend all ingredients together.

Usage:

Many of the recipes on the old Camellia Bean packages called for “1 bouquet garni.” Spelled out above, this is the seasoning mixture wrapped in cheesecloth and tied with kitchen twine. In a pinch, you can put the herbs in a tea ball instead. This is a traditional Hayward family recipe.

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