Cacio e Pepe Gigante Beans – SIMPLi

iNGREDIENTS

SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Gigante Beans (dried)
SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Parmesan cheese
Black peppercorns (or ground black pepper)
Lemon wedge
Broccolini
Butter
½ cup
1 tbsp
¼ cup
1 tbsp
1
½ bunch
1 tbsp

iNSTRUCTIONS

  1. Soak & cook the SIMPLi Gigante Beans according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water (per serving). Drain the beans & set aside.
  2. In a food processor, grind the black peppercorns. Alternatively, crush the black peppercorns by hand.
  3. Add the broccolini to a pan of boiling water & cook for 4-5 min or until it's bright green & tender. Remove the broccolini & wipe out the pan.
  4. In the same pan, heat a drizzle of SIMPLi Extra Virgin Olive Oil on medium-high heat. Add the broccolini, season with salt & pepper. Cook for 2-3 min on each side. Remove from the heat & set aside.
  5. Melt a dab of butter in the pan on medium heat. Add the ground black pepper & the reserved bean water. Simmer for 1-2 min.
  6. Add the cooked beans & parmesan cheese to the pan. Stir & cook for 2-3 min or until the sauce thickens.
  7. Serve the saucy beans with the broccolini. Top with more grated cheese & a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy!

This cozy recipe combines the creamy richness of traditional Cacio e Pepe with the robust nutritional profile of Gigante Beans, making it both a hearty and wholesome dish to ring in the autumnal season. Gigante Beans not only add buttery texture and flavor, but are also packed with essential nutrients like iron and magnesium and a whopping 13g of fiber per serving (that’s 50% of your recommended daily value!).

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or beginner in the kitchen, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality comfort with ease. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, this dish is the perfect go-to for warming up on chilly nights, nourishing the taste buds, body, and soul!

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