{"id":1098,"date":"2024-01-27T23:56:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-27T23:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrmatera.com\/?p=1098"},"modified":"2024-01-28T00:54:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-28T00:54:04","slug":"cheese-bean-cream-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrmatera.com\/cheese-bean-cream-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheese Bean Cream Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe came to us by the way of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchogordo.com\/\">Rancho Gordo<\/a> a wonderful place to buy some of the best beans you will ever have. Seriously, Nikki and I have switched over to really only eating these beans. They are so worth it and a great company to support. This makes 4 side servings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*** Overnight soak of beans in covered by 2 inches of water in bowl ***<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients for the Recipe:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup cubed pancetta (we used a tofu version we made)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 small white onion chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup half and half (or to taste)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese or to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 cups cooked, drained Rancho Gordo Christmas Lima Beans (however many beans would work here. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chopped parsley for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RECIPE Directions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOR THE RECIPE <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>In a large pan or skillet over medium-low heat, warm the oil. Add the pancetta, onion, and garlic and cooko until the pancetta and onion begin to brown, 10 to 15 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the half and half and whisk until the sauce reduces and is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the beans to the sauce and let them et to know each other for a few minutes, but not too long. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with a bit of parsley. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vegetarian Variation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use 8 ounces of fresh mushrooms (wiped clean and roughly chopped) in place of the pancetta, and increase the olive oil to 1\/4 cup.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BEAN Directions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">INGREDIENTS FOR THE COOKING THE BEANS:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 Onion (red or white) diced or food processor <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 garlic cloves diced or food processor <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 TBLS of oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3&#215;3 square of Dried Kelp  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 TBLS salt <gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOR THE SOAK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Put the lb of beans in water about 2 inches over the top and let sit for 8 hours or over night. Don&#8217;t worry about having to much water&#8230; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drain and rinse. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COOKING THE BEANS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Food processor the onion and garlic. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saute that mixture in 2 TBLS of olive oil  (a little color)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add beans and Kelp then cover with water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir and bring to a vigorous boil. 8-10 minutes <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then reduce to a medium simmer and add the 1 TBLS of salt. Then partially cover so that there is room for steam to escape. Cook 1-2 hours and add water when necessary. Stiring occasionally throughout.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When cooked, (tender but not mushy) drain excess water and save it for other uses like a soup! <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This recipe came to us by the way of Rancho Gordo a wonderful place to buy some of the best beans you will ever have. Seriously, Nikki and I have switched over to really only eating these beans. They are so worth it and a great company to support. 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