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Creamy Brown Butter White Beans

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword vegetarian
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Christine Ma

Ingredients

  • 2 heads broccoli cut into florets
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • salt and pepper
  • 6 tablespoons butter cut into chunks
  • 2 anchovies
  • 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 56 ounces white beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Maldon salt to finish
  • crusty bread to serve optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toss broccoli florets with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread broccoli in an even layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes or until charred and the thick parts of the stems are tender.
  • Meanwhile, make brown butter. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in large saute pan over medium heat. Continue to simmer until butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer brown butter to a bowl. Set aside.
  • In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add anchovies and cook until they start to dissipate, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute or until lightly browned.
  • Add beans and season with salt and pepper. Mash about 1 cup of the beans using a masher or fork. Add chicken or vegetable stock, red chili flakes, and oregano. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes. You can mash more beans if you want a creamier consistency.
  • Remove beans from heat and add red wine vinegar. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon beans on a large serving platter and top with charred broccoli. Drizzle brown butter on top and garnish with fresh dill, lemon zest, and a sprinkle of Maldon salt. Serve with crusty bread if desired.

Notes

You can prepare the brown butter, charred broccoli, and cooked beans ahead of time and reheat them right before serving.