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Recipe courtesy of Andrea Curto-Randazzo

Show: Food Network Challenge

Episode: Challenge: Italian Family Feast

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Total:: 1 hr 30 min
Prep:: 30 min
Cook:: 1 hr

Yield:: 4 to 6 servings

Level:: Easy

Ingredients

4 cups white beans or gigante bean
6 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces garlic, sliced
4 ounces shallots, sliced
10 ounces chicken stock
4 tablespoons butter
2 lemons, zested
3 ounces Italian parsley leaves, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 quarts apple cider (recommended Knudsen's)

Directions

In a large saucepan cook beans in boiling water for 30 minutes until tender. Drain.

Heat oil, garlic and shallots over medium heat until golden. Add beans and stir until nicely coated with oil. Add chicken stock and simmer until 1/3 liquid remains, about 15 to 20 minutes Add butter and cook until thickened. Finish with grated lemon zest and parsley. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bring cider to a boil and reduce by 3/4. Drizzle on plate.

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My Private Notes

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Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups white beans or gigante bean; 6 ounces extra-virgin olive oil; 4 ounces garlic, sliced; 4 ounces shallots, sliced; 10 ounces chicken stock; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 lemons, zested; 3 ounces Italian parsley leaves, chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 quarts apple cider (recommended Knudsen's)