Cannellini Bean & Pear

Ingredients

• 1 ripe pear, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1/2 cup cooked or canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons water

Method

1. 01

   Peel, core, and dice 1 ripe pear. Place in a small saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water and simmer over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until soft.

2. 02

   If using canned cannellini beans, drain and rinse well. If using dried, soak overnight then simmer 60-75 minutes until tender; drain.

3. 03

   Combine the softened pear with 1/2 cup cooked cannellini beans in a blender.

4. 04

   Blend until completely smooth, adding water or pear cooking liquid as needed for a silky texture.

How to offer

Serve as a silky smooth puree. The creamy cannellini beans pair beautifully with the gentle sweetness of pear.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.