Italian Sautéed Beans

1 cup roasted red pepper strips (1/4")
5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cans cannelini beans, washed and drained
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp pepper
6 fresh basil leaves

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and cook until browned. Add the remaining ingredients and cook 4-5 minutes. Cut the basil leaves into thin strips, then add to the skillet, cook for 1-2 minutes. Serves 6.

Goppie

White Chili

1 lb dried white beans
2 lb boneless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves
2 (4 oz) cans chopped mild green chilies
3 cups grated Monterey jack cheese
2 tsp ground cumin
1 ½ tsp dry oregano, crumbled
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
6 cups chicken stock or broth
Sour creamSalsa
Chopped fresh cilantro

Place beans in large heavy pot, add cold water to cover by at least 3 inches, & soak overnight.

Cook & cube chicken.

Drain beans and set aside. Heat oil in same pot over medium–high heat. Add onions & sauté til translucent, about 10 min. Stir in garlic, chilies, cumin, oregano, cloves & cayenne & sauté 2 min. Add beans & stock & bring to boil. Reduce heat & simmer til beans are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours.

Add chicken & 1 cup cheese to chili and stir til cheese melts. Season with salt & pepper. Ladle into bowls, garnish with remaining cheese, sour cream, salsa & cilantro. Makes 8 servings.

Martha

Italian Beans and Greens

4 cans Northern white beans
1½-2 cans chopped collard greens, drained
2 cans chopped tomatoes with juice
1/4 cup chopped garlic
1 medium onion, chopped in large pieces
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon ham base (if you cannot get a good ham base, cook a couple of ham hocks in water and add a cup of the resulting ham stock to the beans)
Salt and pepper to taste

 Combine all ingredients and bake in a covered casserole dish at 350º F for 1½ hours. Add more ham stock to the desired consistency. Make sure the cans are all the same size in measurement.

Jackie