Beans..beans the more you eat, the more you…..whaaa? I’m an adult? Oh, ok. I’ll stop.
Seriously though, I don’t think we eat enough beans in general. They are soooo good for you.
They have virtually no fat and zero saturate fat. They are also high in fiber and protein.
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Dried beans sometimes get over looked. People go the “convenient route” and grab a can of beans. Not that there is anything wrong with canned beans, but dried beans are just as easy. Some beans just require a little bath in some boiling water for a bit, like the recipe I created below.
Of course I choose Hurst’s Great Northern Beans.
Don’t forget to take a peek at my other recipe I developed for Hurst’s Beans….Split Pea with Ham and Bacon
- 1 1/4 cups [url href=”http://www.hurstbeans.com/products/16/great-northerns-with-ham-flavor” target=”_blank”]Hurts’s Great Northern Beans[/url] (1/2 package of a 20 oz bag, save the remaining beans and seasoning for a later use)
- 1 1/2 lbs. Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts, dried with paper towels
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh Parsley, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh Sage, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh Thyme, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh Rosemary, finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Coarse Kosher Salt
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 oz. fresh Baby Spinach (1/2 of a 6 oz. bag)
- In a medium stock pot, cover the beans with 2″ of water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Drain beans and place in a 9 x 13 pan. Season beans with olive oil, salt and pepper, toss to incorporate.
- In a small bowl, mix together butter, parsley,sage,thyme,rosemary and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Rub the chicken breasts with the herbed butter mixture.
- Add the chicken to the top of the beans.
- Arrange the tomatoes and garlic around chicken.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Remove chicken to a plate, cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add spinach to hot beans and toss several times to wilt.
- Return chicken to pan and serve.
**I was compensated by Hurst’s Bean Company for recipe development, however all opinions are 100% mine.**
Love a healthy easy dinner!
Looks so good girl!
Oh yum, this dish looks ultra tasty! Can’t wait to try it out, I am sure my husband will lvoe it đŸ™‚