*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                      White Beans with Spinach Puree

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Entree                           Side Dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      lb            Small white beans --
                        - soaked overnight
  10      oz            Frozen chopped spinach -- thawed
   4      cl            Garlic -- minced
   1      c             Soft bread crumbs
   1                    Bay leaf
                        Dried oregano
                        Dried thyme
                        Salt and white pepper --
                        - to taste

Rinse and drain beans. Cook with bay leaf until tender (1 to
2 hours). Partially drain, leaving beans in about 1/2 c of their
liquid; reserve drained liquid in case more moisture is needed.
Combine bread crumbs and garlic in a bowl (these may be minced
together in food processor if making bread crumbs). Heat spinach and
add salt, white pepper, oregano, and thyme to taste; puree spinach
mixture. Combine beans, bread crumbs and as much spinach puree as
needed to bind ingredients together. Serve slightly warm.


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