Crispy Butter Beans with California Walnut Gremolata and Whipped Ricotta
This is the kind of snack you order at a dimly lit wine bar and immediately try to recreate at home. Crispy butter beans are layered over whipped ricotta and topped with a bright, crunchy California walnut gremolata packed with lemon, parsley, parmesan, and olive oil.
Ingredients:
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Drain and rinse the butter beans, then dry them very well with paper towels. Removing excess moisture helps them crisp up.
Add beans to a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili flakes. Roast for 30–35 minutes, shaking the tray halfway through, until golden and crispy.
While the beans roast, make the whipped ricotta. Add ricotta, olive oil, and salt to a food processor and blend until smooth and airy. Set aside.
Toast the California walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Let cool slightly, then chop into small crunchy pieces.
In a bowl, combine chopped California walnuts, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, parmesan, olive oil, and a pinch of flaky salt. Stir together to form the gremolata.
Spread whipped ricotta onto a serving plate or shallow bowl. Spoon the crispy butter beans over top, then finish generously with the California walnut gremolata.
Drizzle with olive oil and serve with grilled bread and lemon wedges on the side.
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4 servings
1 cup
- Amount per serving
- Calories448
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 45g58%
- Saturated Fat 7g35%
- Polyunsaturated Fat 37g
- Cholesterol 13mg5%
- Sodium 930mg41%
- Total Carbohydrate 8g3%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Total Sugars 4g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
- Protein 7g
- Calcium 162mg13%
- Iron 1mg6%
- Potassium 235mg5%
- Vitamin D 0.7mcg4%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.