Bean sauce is a creamy and flavorful condiment made from beans, bacon, and herbs. Originating from Italian cuisine, it is a versatile side dish that complements many dishes. Its preparation is simple and requires only a few ingredients, but the result is a sauce rich in flavor and an inviting color.
Using a fork, mash the onions, shallots, parsley, and pepper until finely chopped
Heat the oil in a pan, add the chopped aromatics, and then the beans
Stir until the beans are fully covered with the oil
Add the water and bacon and bring to a boil
Cover and cook for 2 hours or until the beans become tender
Pass everything through a blender
Season with salt and pepper
Serve the bean sauce alone or with white rice
Blender
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a maximum of 3 days
This bean sauce is perfect to accompany roast meat or as a bruschetta base
Italy
| Energy (kcal) | 119.68 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 10.16 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 2.31 |
| Fat (g) | 4.96 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 1.24 |
| Protein (g) | 6.7 |
| Fiber (g) | 5.14 |
| Sale (g) | 0.11 |
