Sun-dried Tomato and White Bean Sauce

10 servings

100 minutes

Sun-dried tomato and white bean sauce embodies Mediterranean flavor, where the richness of beans harmonizes with the tangy acidity of tomatoes. This recipe has roots in Greek cuisine, known for its simplicity and vibrant flavors. White beans make the sauce creamy and nutritious, while aromatic rosemary adds sophistication. A splash of lemon juice brings freshness, and spices add expressiveness. The sauce can be used as a dip for pita, a spread for bread, or an accompaniment to vegetable dishes. It will be a wonderful companion for light snacks, bringing warm shades of the Greek sun and aromas of sea breeze into them. This is not just a sauce but a culinary journey to the heart of the Mediterranean.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 624.9
• Proteins: 22.9g
• Fats: 2.8g
• Carbohydrates: 124.2g

Ingredients

• Water: 4 glass
• White beans: 1 jar
• Rosemary: 2 stem
• Red onion: 1 head
• Sun-dried tomatoes: 1.5 glass
• Onion: 1 head
• Salt: to taste
• Finely chopped garlic: 2 clove
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Boiling water: 1 glass
• Lemon juice: 2 tsp
• Parsley: 35 g
• Pita: 10 pc

Cooking steps

1. Soak the beans overnight or according to the instructions on the package.

   Required ingredients:

   • White beans: 1 jar

2. Cut the red onion head in half.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red onion: 1 head

3. Chop a small onion into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

4. Drain the water in which the beans were soaked.

   Required ingredients:

   • White beans: 1 jar

5. Boil 4 cups of water, adding a chopped onion and sprigs of rosemary. Add the beans and cook for about 1.5 hours until the beans are very soft. Let the beans cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 4 glasss
   • Red onion: 1 head
   • Rosemary: 2 stems
   • White beans: 1 jar

6. Soak the rosemary and set it aside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rosemary: 2 stems

7. Place the chilled beans, finely chopped onion and garlic, Gaea 'Sundried Tomatoes in Extra Virgin Olive Oil' (or others), and chopped rosemary in a food processor to chop and thoroughly mix the ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • White beans: 1 jar
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Finely chopped garlic: 2 cloves
   • Sun-dried tomatoes: 1.5 glass
   • Rosemary: 2 stems

8. Then add more olive oil and lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon juice: 2 teaspoons

9. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste and mix thoroughly again in the food processor.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

10. While continuously stirring, pour in boiling water until the sauce reaches a soft and creamy consistency.

    Required ingredients:

    • Boiling water: 1 glass

11. Before serving, pour the sauce into a bowl.