{"id":"405abfd7-42e5-4994-ad19-0396f6a10bd3","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/405abfd7-42e5-4994-ad19-0396f6a10bd3","source_url":"https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019385-creamy-white-beans-with-herb-oil","title":"Creamy White Beans With Herb Oil","description":"Canned beans are transformed into a hearty, elegant main swirled with an herb oil that comes together in no time with the aid of a food processor. This particular oil includes chives, cilantro and basil, but feel free to use what you have on hand. Parsley and mint would also work well. Serve with a chilled glass of red wine, a big green salad and a loaf of crusty bread.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2 to 4 servings","total_time":"PT15M","ingredients":[{"text":"½ cup roughly chopped chives","item":"roughly chopped chives","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems","item":"roughly chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup tightly packed basil leaves","item":"tightly packed basil leaves","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Squeeze of lemon","item":"Squeeze of lemon"},{"text":"Kosher salt, to taste","item":"Kosher salt","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"2 tablespoons olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":2,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, like butter beans or cannellini, rinsed and drained","item":"(15-ounce) cans white beans, like butter beans or cannellini","quantity":2,"preparation":"rinsed and drained"},{"text":"Kosher salt and black pepper","item":"Kosher salt and black pepper"},{"text":"½ cup chicken stock, vegetable stock or water","item":"chicken stock, vegetable stock or water","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Flaky salt, for serving (optional)","item":"Flaky salt, for serving","preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Make the oil: In a food processor, combine chives, cilantro and basil, and pulse until finely chopped. Add olive oil, and pulse again until mixture is silky and emulsified. Transfer to a small bowl, stir in lemon juice and salt to taste. Set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Prepare the beans: In a 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until translucent, about 1 minute. Add beans to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded, about 2 to 3 minutes. With the back of a spoon or spatula, smash about ⅓ to ½ cup of the beans and stir until they are incorporated into the rest of the bean mixture. A good portion of the remaining beans should maintain their structure."},{"number":3,"text":"Add stock or water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until sauce becomes creamy and is reduced by about about half, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Smash additional beans and add a few more tablespoons of water, if needed, to reach desired consistency and stir again to combined."},{"number":4,"text":"Transfer beans to a bowl and swirl with herb oil on top. Season with flaky salt, if desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T10:50:30.087051+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T10:50:30.087051+00:00"}