A ruddy, vibrant pottage generously studded with succulent pancetta and lush cannellini beans. The crowning glory is a flurry of fresh green dill, and ripples of indulgent ricotta that seamlessly weave into the top layer.

Dill-Infused Italian Brunch Pottage

Name: Dill-Infused Italian Brunch Pottage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped; 6 cups vegetable stock; 2 cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed; 4 ounces pancetta diced; 1 large onion finely chopped; 4 cloves of garlic minced; 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; to taste salt; to taste pepper

Aromatic, warming Italian-inspired brunch with unique dill infusion

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly High-Protein

Daily recipe · April 06, 2024

A little about this dish

Our brunch today brings you the aromatic flavors of Italian cuisine with an unexpected twist. We take traditional ingredients like cannellini beans, pancetta, and tomatoes, and show them off in a unique light by infusing with fresh dill, a seasonal delight in this period. This dish, dill-infused Italian brunch pottage, promises a burst of tangy, aromatic notes paired with warming earthly ingredients for a splendid midday feast.

Ingredients (for 4)

Fresh dill — 2 tablespoons — finely chopped
Vegetable stock — 6 cups
Cannellini beans — 2 cans — drained and rinsed
Pancetta — 4 ounces — diced
Large onion — 1 — finely chopped
Cloves of garlic — 4 — minced
Cherry tomatoes — 2 cups — halved
Ricotta cheese — 1 cup
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍯🔥🥘

Heat your olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2 — 🥩🍳🍴

Add the pancetta and cook until it's browned. Remove and set aside.
Step 3 — 🧅🔥🥘

In the same pan, sauté the onion and garlic until they are translucent.
Step 4 — 🍅🔥💦

Add the tomatoes, cook them until they burst, releasing their juices.
Step 5 — 💦🍵🥣

Pour in the vegetable stock and drained cannellini beans, stir to combine.
Step 6 — 🔥⏲️🥘

Turn the heat down to low, simmer the pottage for 30 minutes to marry flavors together.
Step 7 — 💚🥘🔄

Two minutes before taking the pot off the heat, stir in your fresh dill.
Step 8 — 🍲🧀🍴

Ladle your pottage into serving bowls. Top with a dollop of ricotta cheese and the cooked pancetta.

A final fox tip

Don't hold back on personalizing your brunch pottage. You can add a variety of vegetables or substitute pancetta for another type of meat based on your preference. Kids can help with plating, serving, and chopping soft ingredients with a safe tool.