Best Grilled Bread With White Kidney Beans And Arugula Recipes

GRILLED BREAD (PANE ALLA GRILLIA)

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Slice ciabatta in half lengthwise. Then cut each half into 1-inch slices. In batches as needed, grill the ciabatta slices, cut side down until they are golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Working quickly, drizzle the toasted sides with extra-virgin olive oil. Rub the garlic cloves over the grilled bread, then rub the cut side of the tomatoes over the grilled bread. It's important to do this while the bread is still hot or warm, otherwise the garlic won't melt into the bread. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve warm.

WHITE BEAN AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• The night before, place the beans in a large bowl and add water to cover by 2 inches. Soak overnight in the refrigerator. The following day, drain the beans, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
• Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the red onion and saute over medium-low heat for 7 to 9 minutes, until wilted. Add the beans and enough water to cover them by 3 inches. Bring to a boil and skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 45 minutes, until tender. Drain the beans and onions and transfer to a mixing bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat the 1/2 cup of olive oil in a 10- to 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and prosciutto and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until fragrant. Pour the hot oil mixture over the warm drained beans, tossing well. Allow to cool for 10 minutes only. While still warm, stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Place in a large, shallow serving bowl, surround with arugula, taste for seasonings, and serve warm or at room temperature.

GRILLED GROUPER AND STEWED WHITE BEANS WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• For the beans with arugula and tomatoes: Slice the bacon strips into 4 even pieces and cook in a large stock pot over medium-high heat until brown and starting to get crispy. Add the onion and stir, making sure to scrape the bottom of pot. Cook until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, chicken stock, 8 cups of water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer. Stir the beans frequently and check the water level: If they start looking dry add a little more water. When the beans no longer float, after about an hour, reduce the heat to low. Continue cooking until the beans are soft, 25 to 30 minutes more.
• For the grilled fish: Heat a grill or heavy grill pan over medium-high heat. If using a grill, coat the fish with the oil, season with salt and pepper and add to the grill using tongs to adjust the fish and prevent sticking. If using a grill pan, season the fish with salt and pepper and add the oil to the grill pan (if the oil begins to smoke, reduce the heat slightly). Cook the fish until white on all sides and edges and firm to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Just before serving, add the tomatoes and arugula to the beans and stir in to heat the tomatoes and wilt the arugula, just a few minutes. Serve with the fish.

TUSCAN GRILLED BREAD AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Arrange bread and vegetables on baking sheet. Brush bread and vegetables lightly with 3 tablespoons vinaigrette.
• Grill pepper and onion 6 minutes, turning occasionally. Place bread and tomato slices on barbecue. Continue to grill until pepper and onion are slightly charred, bread is toasted and tomatoes are heated-through, turning occasionally, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer vegetables and bread to work surface; cut into bite-size pieces.
• Place cannellini, sliced basil and remaining 3 tablespoons vinaigrette in large bowl; toss to coat. Mix in grilled vegetable and bread. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper; garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.

GRILLED BREAD WITH WHITE KIDNEY BEANS AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• 1. Place roasted garlic & white beans in a food processor or blender. Sprinkle with cumin, paprika, olive oil and lemon juice. Process until smooth. If too thick, add a little water. 2. Stir in arugula. Season with salt & pepper. 3. Cut baguette in half lengthwise. Brush both halves with oil. Grill bread on barbecue or under broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Immediately rub with garlic clove. Cool. 4. Cut each half into 8 pieces and top with spread. Garnish with extra arugula leaves. Tip: to roast garlic, cut off top third of head and discard. Sprinkle with olive oil. Wrap in foil and bake at 400F for 40 minutes or until cloves are soft. You can do as many heads as you need at a time.

GRILLED BREAD WITH WHITE KIDNEY BEANS AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• 1. Place roasted garlic and white beans in a food processor or blender. Sprinkle with cumin, paprika, olive oil and lemon juice. Process until smooth. If too thick, add a little water. 2. Stir in arugula. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Cut baguette in half lengthwise. Brush both halves with oil. Grill bread on barbecue or under broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Immediately rub with garlic clove. Cool. 4. Cut each half into 8 pieces and top with spread. Garnish with extra arugula leaves.