Butter Bean and Mint Pilaf

Pair this great bean-and-mint pilaf with delicious Roasted Trout with Dill and Lemon, both courtesy of Frank Stitt ("Bottega Favorita").

Source
The Martha Stewart Show, February Winter 2009
Butter Bean and Mint Pilaf
  • servings 6

Ingredients

  • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 3 thyme sprigs

  • 3 bay leaves

  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen shell beans, such as small butter or fava beans

  • 1 3/4 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium Frank Stitt's Chicken Stock

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped

  • 1 rib celery, finely chopped

  • 1 mint sprig

  • 1 cup basmati rice

  • 1/2 cup mint leaves

  • , for drizzling (optional)Mint Oil

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Fill a small saucepan two-thirds full with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 sprig of thyme, 2 bay leaves, and shell beans. Bring to a simmer, and then reduce heat slightly. Cook until beans are tender, about 25 minutes. Let cool in cooking liquid. Drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid.

  2. Step 2

    Bring stock to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.

  3. Step 3

    Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add remaining 2 sprigs thyme, bay leaf, mint, and rice; stir to coat.

  4. Step 4

    Add simmering stock mixture to rice mixture and stir. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is tender, 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; loosely cover to keep warm.

  5. Step 5

    Place the beans, remaining tablespoon butter, and 2 tablespoons cooking liquid inside a small saucepan set over medium-low heat. Cook until warmed through. Tear mint leaves and add to beans; season with salt and pepper. Fold bean mixture into rice mixture and serve immediately, drizzled with mint oil if desired.

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