So simple, so delicious, and so perfectly spring‑like. This Creamy Cannellini side dish comes straight from the ingredients you already have on hand, whether from intentional shopping or just the odds and ends left from a planned meal. I had a bit of each, a handful of broccoli, a can of cannellini beans, and the usual aromatics, garlic, onions, and celery.
A quick char on the broccoli brings out its smoky sweetness, and when it’s tossed with creamy cannellini beans and those soft, fragrant aromatics, something magical happens. The result is an outstanding vegetarian main or a perfect side dish for anything coming off your grill. Fresh, waste‑free, and full of flavor, exactly what spring cooking should be.
Crème Fraîche, Charred Broccoli, Aromatics & Creamy Cannellini Beans
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Ingredients
- drizzle of olive oil
- 1 stalk broccoli separated into florets
- 15 oz canned cenellini beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp crème fraîsche or rich sour cream
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉
- Separate 1 stalk broccoli into florets and transfer to an aluminum foil lined sheet pan. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and add a drizzle of olive oil. Toss to combine.
- Transfer broccoli to a preheated oven and roast for about 15 minutes.. When done, remove from oven and reserve until ready to use.
- Rinse and drain 15 oz canned cenellini beans and set aside until ready to use.
- Peel and thinly slice 1/2 onion and 3 cloves garlic along with 1 stalk celery and set aside until ready to cook.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium sized skillet over medium heat and add sliced onion, garlic and celery. Sauté until the vegetables have started to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add reserved beans and 1/4 cup chicken stock, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and stir to combine. Heat through for a few minutes and then stir in 2 tbsp crème fraîsche or rich sour cream. Stir to combine.
- Top mixture with roasted broccoli, heat through and serve.
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