Description
Pork Belly & Cannellini Bean Hotpot with Herb Pistou is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings together tender pork belly and creamy cannellini beans in a fragrant herb-infused broth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this hotpot is guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Topped with a vibrant herb pistou, it transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece that delights every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork belly
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, sear the cubed pork belly until crispy, about 8–10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Stir in cannellini beans and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer while scraping up browned bits from the pot.
- Return pork belly to the pot; season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- For the pistou, blend basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan until smooth. Serve hotpot topped with pistou.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg