Italian White Beans with Arugula and Lemon
By Georgeanne Brennan
Choose large Italian white beans, called Gigande, or substitute white kidneys or great northerns. The Gigande beans have a rich meaty flavor that is complimented by the zest of lemon and the nutty flavor of young arugula.
INGREDIENTS
- Bay Leaf
- freshly ground black pepper
- Gigande or other beans
- Meyer lemon zest (coarse)
- Sea salt
- sprig rosemary
- Water
- wild arugula leaves
DIRECTIONS
- Rinse the beans. In a large pot over high heat, combine the water, beans, bay leaf and rosemary sprig. Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover
- Simmer, stirring from time to time, until the beans are tender to the bite and the liquid has been reduced by about half, about 2 hours. Add the pepper and taste, adding more salt if desired.
- Ladle into warm bowls, garnish with the arugula leaves and the lemon zest and serve immediately.
