Brandade of White Beans with Baby Artichokes [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 6
• Time: 45 minutes

Cannellini beans are extremely nutritious in that they contain high quality protein, copper, iron and calcium. Eating cannellini beans provides antioxidants to the body, helps prevent damage to cells and strengthens the immune system of the body. Artichokes are rich in essential nutrients like copper, iron, manganese, potassium, calcium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and vitamin K. Including artichokes in your diet helps to produce red blood cells and control the blood pressure levels in the body.

Nutrition

• calories: 221
• protein: 16
• carbs: 37
• fat: 2
• saturated fat: 0.12
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.1
• monounsaturated fat: 0.5
• cholesterol: 0
• sodium: 82
• potassium: 113
• dietary fiber: 1.12
• sugars: 2.63
• vitamin a: 4
• vitamin c: 7
• calcium: 25
• iron: 0
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 33.25
• other fats: 1.28

Ingredients

• 2 tsp Thyme, fresh
• 2 tbsp Parsley, fresh
• 0.5 cup SWANSON BROTH, Vegetable Broth
• 1 tbsp chopped Shallots, raw
• 1 1/2 cup rose wine
• 4.5 gram cannelloni beans
• 0.5 tsp Lemon rind, grated
• 2 tsp Rosemary, fresh
• 0.6 1 cup Water
• 4 cloves Garlic, raw
• 2 cup, chopped Onions, raw
• 1 tsp Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 1 spray , about 1/3 second Oil, PAM cooking spray, original
• 2 Pound Artichokes, baby

Instructions

• Heat the grill to a set temperature.
• Cut the stems of artichokes and remove their bottom and outer leaves.
• Now place the artichokes in a pot that is filled with 2/3rd water and bring to boil.
• Cover the pot and simmer for at least 20 minutes. Then drain excess water and cut artichokes lengthwise.
• Place the artichokes halves on the heated grill and grill for at least 4 minutes on both sides.
• Heat a little oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion to pan and saute for at least 4 minutes. Then add garlic and continue to saute for another 4 minutes.
• Add water, cannellini beans, lemon rind and rosemary and continue to cook for 2 more minutes. Now transfer the bean mixture in a blender and process until you get a smooth mixture.
• In a small pan, combine shallots, sliced garlic and wine. Bring the mixture to boil and then simmer for at least 4 minutes. Now add vegetable broth and simmer for at least 3 minutes.
• Transfer ½ cup bean mixture into 6 bowls each and top each of these bowls with 2 artichoke halves.
• Drizzle 1 ½ tbsp broth mixture over each serving. Just before serving, sprinkle ¼ tsp thyme and 1 tsp parsley.