Tag: autumn harvest

3-Bean White Chili with Cilantro and Lime

I love a quick one-pot meal, and this one was so good we made it twice in the same week. The thing that really clinches it is the lime juice — it gives the broth a really vibrant flavor that pairs especially well with the poblano and jalapeño peppers.

This recipe is also good with chicken or turkey: Decrease the beans from four to two cans (use any type of white bean) and add the shredded meat of one precooked rotisserie chicken or 1 lb cooked ground turkey (broken into bite-sized crumbles) in the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Adapted from Food Network’s White Chicken Chili.

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

1 tbsp canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium poblano peppers, chopped fine
1 medium jalapeño pepper, chopped fine
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp chili powder
2 14 1/2-oz cans white beans, drained and rinsed
1 14 1/2-oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 14 1/2-oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
juice of 2 limes
salt
1 tbsp masa harina (optional)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

In a large pot (5- to 6-quart size) over medium-high heat, saute the onion and peppers in oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

Add the spices, beans, broth and lime juice. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt to taste. Stir in the masa and simmer for a few minutes more to thicken slightly. Stir in the cilantro and serve.

Pictured: Pyrex Autumn Harvest 404 Round Mixing Bowl

Potato and Chard Gratin

Last week we got some beautiful rainbow chard in our Imperfect Produce box — bright, colorful stems and luscious dark green leaves. It was almost a shame to bury it in potatoes and cream, but oh so delicious!

A mandoline slicer is particularly handy for this recipe, but you can slice the potatoes by hand too — the thinner the better. Cook time can vary depending on the thickness of your potato slices, so be prepared to leave the gratin in the oven a little longer if needed.

Adapted from Food Network’s Potatoes Gratin.

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch Swiss chard (5-7 leaves), stems sliced thin and leaves cut into bite-size pieces
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, unpeeled, sliced thin (about 1/8 inch)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
salt
pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chard and saute until thoroughly wilted and most of the liquid has cooked out.

In a large bowl, toss the chard mixture with potatoes, cream and 1 cup of the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Layer the potatoes and chard mixture in a medium casserole dish, and pour over any remaining cream from the bowl. Top with the remaining Parmesan.

Bake until the potatoes are tender and the gratin is bubbly and golden brown, about 1 hour.

Pictured: Corning Ware French White F-2-B Oval Casserole, Pyrex Autumn Harvest 404 Round Mixing Bowl