A comforting blend of flavors and textures with homemade bread bowls filled with hearty beans and roasted broccoli rabe.
A comforting blend of flavors and textures with homemade bread bowls filled with hearty beans and roasted broccoli rabe.
Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
cups
Teff Flour
cups
cups
tablespoons
Instant Yeast
teaspoons
Fine Sea Salt
teaspoons
cups
cups
Broccoli Rabe, thick stems trimmed
0 lb
teaspoons
tablespoons
Dried Corona Beans, soaked overnight
cups
tablespoons
Yellow Onion, finely diced
cups
Garlic Clove, minced
each
Fresh Ginger, minced
teaspoons
Berbere Spice Blend
tablespoons
tablespoons
Diced Tomatoes, Pureed
0 oz
Yukon Gold Potatoes, diced, peeled
cups
Flaky Sea Salt
to taste
to taste
Persillade, for garnish
cups
1. Make the Bread
In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour, 0.25 cups of teff flour, 0.25 cups of almond flour, 2 tablespoons of raw cane sugar, 2 teaspoons of instant yeast, and 0.75 teaspoons of fine sea salt. Gradually add 1 cup of warm water and 0.25 cups of melted coconut oil. Knead the mixture for about 5-7 minutes until the dough becomes soft and stretchy.
2. Let Dough Rise
Grease a large bowl with a bit of coconut oil and place the dough inside. Cover it with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until it doubles in size.
3. Preheat Oven for Broccoli Rabe
While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 425°F.
4. Blanch and Roast Broccoli Rabe
Blanch 1.5 pounds of trimmed broccoli rabe in boiling water for about a minute, then drain and transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Toss the broccoli rabe with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Roast them in the oven for about 20 minutes until they are tender and slightly crispy.
5. Cook the Beans
Drain the soaked beans and place them in a large pot of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for about an hour until they are tender.
6. Prepare Bean Mixture
In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and sauté 1 cup of finely diced yellow onion, 1 minced garlic clove, and 0.5 teaspoons of minced fresh ginger until fragrant. Add 1 tablespoon of Berbere Spice Blend and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, stirring well to combine. Pour in the pureed 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes and add 1.5 cups of diced peeled Yukon gold potatoes. Mix in the cooked beans and season with kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper. Let the mixture simmer for around 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the flavors meld together beautifully.
7. Shape and Rise Dough Portions
Grease a surface with coconut oil and divide the dough into six equal portions. Shape each portion into a round bun, flattening the tops slightly. Place the buns on a greased baking sheet, cover them, and let them rise for another 1.5 hours until they've puffed up nicely.
8. Bake the Buns
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the buns for about 25 minutes until they turn a lovely golden brown. Remove them from the oven and brush the tops with a bit more melted coconut oil for a shiny finish. Allow them to cool on a wire rack.
9. Assemble Bread Bowls
To assemble your bread bowls, cut off the tops of the buns and hollow out the insides. Fill each bread bowl with the hearty bean mixture, top with roasted broccoli rabe, and garnish with a sprinkle of Persillade and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Serve immediately.
Comments (0)