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White Beans with Garlic and Arugula
Provided by: FoodFit

1 cup cannelloni beans
3 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1 ½ carrots cut into 1” pieces (optional)
1 ½ stalks celery, cut into 1” pieces (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped pancetta
3 cloves garlic, chopped
sea salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
3 cups arugula

Soak the cannellini beans in water overnight in the refrigerator.
Drain beans, put them in a pot and add the chicken or vegetable stock, carrots, celery and enough water to cover the beans by an inch or so.
Bring to a simmer uncovered over medium-high heat. Do not boil. Skim foam that comes to the surface. (Do not add salt because it will prevent the beans from becoming tender.)
When the beans are tender, about 1 hour, remove from heat. Drain and discard the carrots and celery. Set beans aside. (The cannellini beans can be cooked ahead of time, covered and refrigerated up to 3 days.)
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Add the beans, season with salt and pepper, and heat thoroughly.
Turn off the heat and gently fold in the arugula leaves. Serve warm or at room temperature