January is half over. Life feels busier than ever. December's focus on reducing stress during the holidays has given way to our plan for reNEWal, which has me feeling better and more energized than ever! I hope you are, too!
This week, I have another terrific dish for you that fits right into that plan! It’s a simple, seasonal money-saver, full of nutrition and makes terrific use of a Staple Recipe! It tastes great, too! And when it comes to taste, I show you exactly how I incorporate the Six Taste Groups of Ayurveda into this dish...
Check out my Sauteed Cannellini Beans with Rainbow Chard! You'll love this dish!
Using Staple Recipes and AYURVEDA for reNEWal!
A simple, naturally gluten free money saver ~ prepare your own dry beans!
In last week’s “A Side of Science”, I told you about the Six Taste Groups of Ayurveda and shared Staple Recipe #3, How To Cook and Prepare Dry Beans.
This week, I've listed for you how I've included all Six Taste Groups in a single dish for a healing winter meal for reNEWal.
The taste will win you over, but the nutrition profile of this satisfying vegan meal will keep this recipe in the front of your recipe box!
With this dish, here's how I've pulled all Six Taste Groups together...
(1) Cannellini beans from the astringent taste group provide a healthy does of protein and fiber,
(2) Leafy green rainbow chard provides the bitter component along with some amazing anti-inflammatory properties,
(3) Onions and garlic represent the pungent taste group,
(4) Olive oil is sweet,
(5) Salt is salty, and...
(6) A healthy squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end gives us our sour component and rounds out this one-dish meal!
The finished dish, as you'd expect with a meal that combines all Six Tastes Groups of Ayurveda, is amazing!
Sauteed Cannellini Beans with Rainbow Chard
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, and Nut Free
3 cups cooked cannellini beans, homemade or canned, well-drained (see my How-To Video: Prep & Cook Dry Beans)
2-4 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large red onion, caramelized (see my How-To Video: Caramelized Onions)
6 cloves garlic, sliced length-wise
3 large rainbow chard leaves, stems removed, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup cooking liquid from beans (or dry white wine, or water, or Homemade Stock)
1/2 - 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt (if you salt the beans when you cook them OR if you use canned beans, use less salt)
1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence (Check my FAQ page for details)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Wedge from large lemon (about 1/4 lemon)
First, caramelize the onions:
Heat 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and stir to coat with oil. Cook for 5 minutes, stir, reduce heat, and allow to gently cook until onion begins to brown. Stir the onion and allow it to continue cooking over low heat. If it begins to stick, add a bit of water, 1 Tablespoon at a time, to keep onion from drying out. When onion is caramelized, transfer it to a bowl and cover.
Next, sauté the beans:
Heat 1/2 to 1 Tablespoon oil in the skillet you cooked the onions in over high heat.
Gluten Free Gigi Tip!
Saute is cooking in a little fat (usually olive oil or clarified butter) over high heat in a shallow pan. Ingredients to be sautéed are usually in small pieces for quick cooking, which makes beans an ideal candidate for a sauté. Be sure the beans are in a single layer. This allows steam to escape the pan as the beans cook and keeps them from becoming mushy.
Use a spatula to gently flip the beans after 2-3 minutes. Cook on the opposite side for 2-3 minutes more.
Note:
You will likely need to saute the beans in 2 batches. If you do, saute half the beans, transfer them to a bowl and set them aside while you saute the remaining half.
Return all beans to the pan, add onions and garlic; stir gently.
Then, add the chard along with 1/4 cup liquid (water, wine, Homemade Stock), and cook for 2 minutes. If you prefer the chard more tender and more wilted, use the spatula to flip the mixture so that beans are on top and chard is touching the pan. Just keep this in mind: The longer you cook the chard, the fewer nutrients it will retain... so only cook the chard as long as you must!
Sprinkle the dish with coarse sea salt, Herbes de Provence, and black pepper; squeeze lemon juice over the top and serve while still hot.
Give it a try tonight and you'll find this is simply fantastic!
And it's simple too... Take a look at how easily you can prepare your own Sauteed Cannellini Beans with Rainbow Chard!
Enjoy this renewal recipe and join me in the kitchen and try more of my gluten free recipes to see how tasty living gluten free can be!
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Thursday, we're wrapping up our January reNEWal! I've got something I know you don't want to miss!
TOMORROW evening, I can't wait to get together LIVE with some more members of our Gluten Free Gigi family who are registered for my January webinar: "You CAN Lose Weight on Your Gluten Free Diet!"
I can't express how thrilling it is to be able to be able to share my experience and secrets in this live, interactive format! And the positive feedback we're getting is terrific!
If you weren't able to secure a spot for our first two January sessions, there are only a few spots left for the January 19th webinar!
Click here to attend Thursday, January 19 at 8:30PM ET. If you want to lose weight and need unique insights you can use immediately and can help you get results, sign up right now! This webinar will not be offered again!
I can't wait to "see" you there!
TOMORROW evening, I can't wait to get together LIVE with some more members of our Gluten Free Gigi family who are registered for my January webinar: "You CAN Lose Weight on Your Gluten Free Diet!"
I can't express how thrilling it is to be able to be able to share my experience and secrets in this live, interactive format! And the positive feedback we're getting is terrific!
If you weren't able to secure a spot for our first two January sessions, there are only a few spots left for the January 19th webinar!
Click here to attend Thursday, January 19 at 8:30PM ET. If you want to lose weight and need unique insights you can use immediately and can help you get results, sign up right now! This webinar will not be offered again!
I can't wait to "see" you there!
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I’m always happy to hear from you, but need to ask for your understanding and patience when it comes to responding. I receive a lot of email and love reading it all. Sometimes it's a bit challenging to respond to each one individually. Rest assured, I do my best, though. I also answer your questions in my How-To videos and posts so everyone can benefit. Keep watching my videos and website for my answer to YOUR question!
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Remember, my mission here at GlutenFreeGigi.com is to share my experience and knowledge to help you navigate your gluten free life with ease and confidence! I'm here to help you every step of the way.
Come back often for the most recent gluten free recipes and information each Tuesday and Thursday.
I’m glad we’re sharing the journey!
xo,
Gluten Free Gigi
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