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Cannellini Beans with Tomatoes, Bulgur and Arugula

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 cups cooked cannellini or other white beans plus 1 cup cooking liquid (see note)
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes including juice; canned are fine (see note)
  • 1/2 cup #3 coarse bulgur
  • 1 dried red chili or 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary minced
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • 3 cups arugula or other tender green

Instructions

  • Put oil in large pot over medium heat; when oil is hot, add onion and cook, stirring occasionally until soft, about 5 minutes. Add beans with their liquid, tomatoes, bulgur, chili and rosemary and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, over medium-low heat, until tomatoes have broken up and flavors begin to blend, about 12 minutes, adding water to make it as soupy as you like.
  • Add arugula and continue to cook, just until it wilts. Taste and adjust the seasoning and serve.

Notes

Cooked beans can be frozen for months - store in water to cover in a covered container, leaving expansion room. Fresh tomatoes can be frozen in a heavy plastic bag after coring and quartering; use within a few months.