Caesar Beans
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We flew with Willow for the first time a couple weeks ago, and we were definitely nervous about the whole process! Thankfully, it went pretty smoothly! The first flight was a little harder, as we had a layover and the journey was longer, but on our return trip home, Willow slept peacefully in her carrier the entire time! We bought the Away Pet Carrier, and it was really great to travel with. It fits the airline's requirements for size and weight, and it has a lot of pockets to store treats, bully sticks, trash bags, etc. It also has a nice cozy, plush bottom, which Willow loved to sleep on.
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RECIPE!
I love beans. And I love Caesar Salad. So why on earth have I never put them together before?! This ends now. Caesar Beans are the new it food!!
You can serve these on toast, or if you want to go the more classic Caesar route, serve them with some romaine lettuce and lemon juice! If you’re vegetarian and don’t want to include the anchovies, you can try miso paste as a replacement!
Instead of using raw egg yolk in my Caesar dressing, I like to use mayo. It still gives it that creamy, egginess (is that a word?!) without the nervousness around using raw eggs.
Caesar Beans
Ingredients (serves 2)
4 anchovy filets
4 medium cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tbsp mayo
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp olive oil
Black pepper
1 (14 oz) can white beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Parsley, for garnish
1. In a large bowl, add the anchovies and minced garlic. Using two forks, mash the anchovies with the garlic to break them down. Add the mustard, mayo, and lemon juice, and a pinch of black pepper, and whisk together until smooth. Break up any remaining chunky anchovy pieces, if needed. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
2. Mix in the beans and Parmesan, and then taste and season with more salt and pepper, if desired. Serve with toasted bread or over greens, and top with some fresh parsley, more Parmesan cheese, and black and red pepper, if desired.