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    Tuscan Cannellini Beans with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Pesto

    Oct 29, 2013 · Modified: Dec 26, 2021 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 6 Comments

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    Tuscan Cannellini Beans with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Pesto - Andrea Meyers

    Last week we had our first hard frost. Autumn had been teasing us with frost warnings for almost a week, though nothing had come of it yet. We’d picked the last of the tomatoes and peppers, and our counters overflowed until we made the last batch of sauce and Michael chopped about 10 pounds of sweet peppers and a garden hod full of various Anaheim and Numex peppers. Those are tucked away in the freezer for winter pots of chili.

    Then last Friday the real thing came. Michael ran out in the dark and chopped down the last of the basil, and filled a bucket with the stalks. We watered it and let it sit in the garage overnight until we could process all the basil into pesto and basil cubes to freeze for the winter. Our homegrown basil pesto adds wonderful flavor to just about any pasta or other Italian dish, bringing back memories of the vibrant summer garden. So we stirred some into a pot of cannellini beans with mushrooms and spinach, and sopped up the juice with hunks of bread. It was a good autumn evening meal.

    Recipe Notes

    The original recipe as printed in Wegmans Menu magazine calls for several Wegmans brand products. I adapted the recipe for our homemade vegetable broth, pesto, and home cooked beans rather than canned, but of course you can substitute with purchased products. The recipe calls for dry white wine, and I chose chardonnay. Grana Padano cheese is a cousin to Parmigiano-Reggiano, with a flavor that’s more subtle. Both go well with this dish.

    Tuscan Cannellini Beans with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Pesto - Andrea Meyers
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    Tuscan Cannellini Beans with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Pesto

    Adapted from Wegmans. Delicious side dish or main course.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Italian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Keyword: cannellini beans, mushrooms, Parmigiano, pesto, spinach
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 346kcal
    Author: Andrea

    Equipment

    • 6-quart heavy bottom pot with lid

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
    • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms (quartered)
    • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
    • ½ cup chardonnay
    • ½ cup vegetable broth
    • 3 cups cooked cannellini beans, (or 2 cans beans)
    • ¼ cup basil pesto
    • 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
    • sea salt (to taste)
    • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
    • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (or Grana Padano cheese)
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    Preparation

    • Heat the olive oil in the pot over medium heat, and then add the onions. Sauté until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Add the mushrooms and garlic, and sauté until the mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces by half, about 8 to 10 minutes.
    • Add the broth and beans. Cover and bring to a simmer, cooking until the beans are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
    • Add the pesto and stir, then fold in the spinach. Cook, stirring, until the spinach wilts, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in bowls with a sprinkling of the cheese.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 1162mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4382IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 6mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Miguel says

      October 29, 2013 at 9:11 pm

      Boy I could sure use a bowl or two of this delightful combination of beans and spinach to take off the Newport, RI chill thats currently hanging in the air.

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        November 05, 2013 at 1:18 pm

        Thanks Miguel. This is a perfect dish for a cold night.

        Reply
    2. Mushrooms Canada says

      October 31, 2013 at 12:17 pm

      There are so many wonderful flavours in this seasonal recipe. A hit for sure! Can't wait to try it...

      -Shannon

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        November 05, 2013 at 1:19 pm

        Thanks Shannon, the mushrooms and beans go well together.

        Reply
    3. Karen says

      November 05, 2013 at 9:48 am

      Andrea, this looks so delicious, just what I love to eat! Thank you for the link, too. I'm glad to have found your site -- it's lovely. BTW, I recently moved to New Jersey (from a Wegmanless Midwest), where I was happy to find that there is a Wegman's about 20 minutes away..it's a drive I will make once or twice a month and well worth it. Cheers - Karen.

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        November 05, 2013 at 1:19 pm

        Thanks Karen. Isn't Wegmans the best? Can't wait to try your Shrimp Scampi!

        Reply

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