Tuscan Beans

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds dried cannellini (white) beans
  • 6 ounces thin-sliced prosciutto
  • 3/4 cup chopped carrot
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, minced
  • About 6 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth
  • 2 Roma tomatoes (about 6 oz. total), rinsed, cored, and chopped
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Sort beans and discard debris. Rinse and drain beans.
  2. Finely chop prosciutto.
  3. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, stir carrot, celery, onion, and garlic in oil until onion is limp, about 4 minutes. Add prosciutto and stir just until mixture is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add beans, rosemary, 6 cups broth, 2 cups water, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until beans are tender to bite, 2 to 2 1/2 hours; stir occasionally.
  5. Puree 1 cup beans in a food processor or blender, then stir into beans. Add broth if beans are too thick. If making ahead, cool, cover, and chill up to 1 day. Reheat, thinning with more broth. Add salt to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

489 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.9g 16% DV
Total Fat 30.7g 39% DV
Carbs 50.2g 18% DV
Fiber 12.9g 46% DV
Sugar 12.8g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10112mg 100% DV
Potassium 1192mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 918.3mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 25.8mg 29% DV
Calcium 212.8mg 16% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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