SIMPLi Gigante Beans a Limone with Bonterra Chardonnay

Welcome to a culinary journey that celebrates simple meals featuring sustainably grown ingredients. We’ve partnered with Bonterra, a top organic winery that offers Regenerative Organic Certified® wines as part of their Bonterra Estate Collection, to bring you a series of pairings that will serve both your taste buds and the planet.

A Sustainable Pairing

First up, we made Regenerative Organic Certified® Gigante Beans a Limone—a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish, perfectly complemented by the rich and creamy notes of Bonterra Regenerative Organic Certified® Chardonnay. This simple yet powerful pairing celebrates the beauty of regenerative practices and the joy of indulging in delicious flavors that make a positive impact on the planet. Both SIMPLi and Bonterra are pioneers in their commitment to farming with sustainable practices that nourish the land and promote soil health.

The Zesty Elegance of Gigante Beans a Limone

Infused with the zesty elegance of lemon, this recipe brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. At the heart of this flavorful dish are SIMPLi’s Gigante beans—cultivated with care in the mountains of northern Greece, these beans boast a creamy texture and a buttery taste. Highlighted by the brightness of lemons and the subtle spice of freshly ground black pepper, these velvety beans are bursting with zesty flavor.

Bonterra's Regenerative Organic Certified® Chardonnay

To complement this ultra-creamy, bright, and buttery masterpiece, Bonterra's Regenerative Organic Certified® Chardonnay is the perfect pairing. This wine embodies the unique terroir of the Russian River with its luscious fruit-forward profile. Notes of green apple, pear, citrus, and a touch of spice make this pairing a truly memorable experience for your palate and a conscious choice for the planet. If you close your eyes while taking a bite and a sip, the simplicity and bold flavors will transport you to somewhere under the Mediterranean sun.

Ingredients

• 1 cup SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Gigante Beans, dry

• Bonterra Regenerative Organic Certified® Chardonnay

• 1 tbsp SIMPLi Peruvian Pink Salt

• 2/3 cup heavy cream

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 lemon, zested and juiced

• 5 tbsp salted butter

• ½ cup freshly grated parmesan

• 1/4 cup curly parsley, finely chopped

• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the Gigante beans according to package instructions until they are tender and creamy.

2. Add heavy cream to a dutch oven and bring it to a slight simmer.

3. Add zest of one lemon and the minced garlic to the cream and let simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Whisking constantly, add 1 tbsp of butter at a time.

5. Add the cooked, rinsed, and drained beans into the sauce and stir to combine.

6.  Simmer for 10 minutes to let the sauce thicken.

7. Add the parmesan, a pinch of SIMPLi Salt, and stir until smooth and glossy.

8. Serve with a glass of chilled Bonterra Chardonnay, and top with a squeeze of lemon juice, chopped parsley, fresh cracked pepper, and another pinch of SIMPLi Salt to taste.

9. Enjoy the pairing!

As you savor this extraordinary culinary combination, toast to the farmers and winemakers embracing regenerative organic practices that prioritize the well-being of the planet and its ecosystems. You can savor each bite and sip knowing that you’re contributing to a better, more sustainable world.