Greek Style Cannellini And Vegetables Recipes

ROASTED WHITE BEANS WITH VEGETABLES GREEK STYLE

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight.
• Rinse and simmer beans for about 30 minutes until soft but not mushy, drain and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).
• Chop vegetables and then in a large bowl mix the peppers, grated onion, garlic, beans, olive oil, tomato paste mixture, oregano, and pepper. Mix gently as to not break the beans.
• Add the halved cherry tomatoes and mix gently.
• Pour into casserole dish.
• Add ¼ cup hot water to the dish pouring it in a corner and tilting the dish so that the water spreads (do not pour over as this will wash off the olive oil).
• Cover with aluminum foil and roast for about 1 hour until peppers are soft.
• Remove foil and roast for about 10 minutes if you want some browning. Be careful not to leave it uncovered too long, otherwise the beans will dry out.
• Remove from oven, let it cool and add thick salt as needed.
• Serve plain or with feta cheese.

GREEK PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and beans in a large non-stick skillet. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
• Add spinach to the sauce; cook for 2 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring constantly.
• Serve sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with feta.

GREEK-STYLE CANNELLINI AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook the orzo according to package directions until al dente (about 8 minutes in boiling water), and drain. Stir in 1 Tbsp olive oil.
• Sauté the garlic and onions in 2 Tbsp oil in large skillet.
• Add the carrots and bell peppers to the onions and stir.
• Stir the diced zucchini into the skillet of vegetables.
• Add the mint, dill and marjoram.
• Gently stir in the beans and tomatoes.
• Simmer for several minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When the beans and vegetables are hot, add the orzo.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.