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30-Minute Gluten-Free White Bean Puttanesca

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Yield
4 servings
Level
medium
Gluten-Free White Bean Puttanesca with Olives

A brisk, pantry-friendly puttanesca combining cannellini and navy beans with canned tomatoes, artichoke hearts, black olives, and capers. Finished with fresh basil, this gluten-free dish balances briny and herbal notes in under 20 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or light meals.

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Method

7 steps
  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat

  2. 2

    Add sliced onions and cook until softened

  3. 3

    Stir in minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes

  4. 4

    Add diced tomatoes with their juice

  5. 5

    Stir in drained cannellini and navy beans, and cook for 10 minutes

  6. 6

    Add drained artichoke hearts and black olives, and the capers, and cook for 5 more minutes

  7. 7

    Stir in fresh torn basil just before serving

Tips

Tip 1

Use good-quality extra virgin olive oil for better flavor

Tip 2

Do not overcook after adding basil to preserve its bright color and fresh taste

Tip 3

Drain canned beans and vegetables thoroughly to avoid excess liquid

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if needed.

Make Ahead

Prepare through the step of cooking beans and vegetables for 5 minutes. Cool, refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add basil when reheating.

Serve With

Serve warm as a main dish with crusty bread or over polenta. Can also be served at room temperature.

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Common Mistakes

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Do not skip draining canned beans and vegetables to avoid a soupy consistency

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Do not add basil early to avoid losing its fresh flavor and color

Substitutions

cannellini beans→
great northern beans1:1legume

similar mild flavor and texture

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navy beans→
kidney beans1:1legume

holds shape well, slightly earthier

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black olives→
green olives1:1vegetable

more briny and tart

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fresh basil→
dried basil1:3 ratioherb

use 2 teaspoons if substituting

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artichoke hearts→
zucchini1:1vegetable

lighter, less tangy

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