Bean with Amaretti

Name: Bean with Amaretti
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 500 g of small beans, whole; 3 cups of water (720 ml); 1 tablespoon of salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons of almond flour; 2 tablespoons of cornstarch; 3 tablespoons of lemon juice; 1 tablespoon of butter; For the topping; 3 tablespoons of amaretti crumbs; 1/2 tablespoon of butter; 1 pinch of nutmeg

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500 g of small beans, whole
2
3 cups of water (720 ml)
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1 tablespoon of salt
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1 1/2 tablespoons of almond flour
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2 tablespoons of cornstarch
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3 tablespoons of lemon juice
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1 tablespoon of butter
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For the topping
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3 tablespoons of amaretti crumbs
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1/2 tablespoon of butter
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1 pinch of nutmeg

Ingredients

1
500 g of small beans, whole
2
3 cups of water (720 ml)
3
1 tablespoon of salt
4
1 1/2 tablespoons of almond flour
5
2 tablespoons of cornstarch
6
3 tablespoons of lemon juice
7
1 tablespoon of butter
8
For the topping
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3 tablespoons of amaretti crumbs
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1/2 tablespoon of butter
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1 pinch of nutmeg

Directions

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Preheat the oven to 200°C (hot)
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In a medium pan, cook the beans in water with salt at high heat until al dente (about 15 minutes)
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Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid and drain the rest
4
In a medium pan, cook the almond flour, cornstarch, lemon juice, and reserved liquid over high heat until thickened (about 3 minutes)
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Add the butter and mix
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Transfer to a medium-sized baking dish, combine with the beans, and mix well
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Prepare the topping: in a small bowl, combine all ingredients
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Spread the topping over the beans and bake in the preheated oven until warm (about 15 minutes)
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Serve immediately
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Note: To get amaretti crumbs, place them in a pan, cover with water, and bring to high heat
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When they rise to the surface, drain
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Remove shells, chop into small pieces using a sharp knife
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In a baking dish, bake at high heat for 2-3 minutes or, if preferred, sauté in a pan with 1 tablespoon of butter, stirring constantly
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90 calories per serving