Dune Hen Wines Is Pairing Michigan Beans and Grapes

Two merchandise from Michigan are beans and wine, they usually pair properly collectively.

9&10’s Meredith St. Henry visited Dune Hen Vineyard in Northport and paired their wine with bean-inspired dishes with the Michigan Bean Fee.

The three dishes and pairings have been: baked buffalo bean dip with Dune Hen Dry Riesling; white bean, kale and roasted butternut squash mac & cheese with Dune Hen Pie Chaser; and Michigan black bean brownies paired with Dune Hen Pure Leland Glowing and a grimy pumpkin chai.

You’ll find recipes for all of the dishes under.

Baked Buffalo Bean Dip

Makes 10 servings

INGREDIENTS:

2 (15-ounce) cans Michigan White Beans, drained and rinsed (or 3 cups cooked dry beans)

4 ounces mild cream cheese

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

2/3 cup buffalo sauce

3/4 cup shredded pepperjack cheese

3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

2 inexperienced onions, sliced

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Carrot sticks, for serving

Celery sticks, for serving

Tortilla chips, for serving

DIRECTIONS:

1. 1.Preheat oven to 375° Grease a big pie plate or an 8×8-inch pan with cooking spray and put aside.
2. In a meals processor add one can of the beans with the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and buffalo sauce; course of till easy. Pour into ready baking dish.
3. Stir in remaining white beans, 1/2 cup of pepperjack cheese, and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
4. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheeses and bake for 25-Half-hour or till bubbly scorching and golden brown. High with inexperienced onion and cilantro.
5. Serve with recent greens and tortilla chips.

White Bean, Kale & Roasted Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Makes 6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups dry medium shell pasta

3 cups chopped kale

1-15 ounce can Michigan White Beans, drained and rinsed (or 1-1/2 cups cooked dry beans)

1-3/4 cup 2% milk

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon pink salt

1/4 teaspoon floor black pepper

1/4 teaspoon purple pepper flakes

4 ounces shredded gouda cheese

8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

2-1/2 cups roasted diced butternut squash

DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare dinner pasta as directed on package deal. Add chopped kale to pasta within the final minute of cooking. Drain. In the meantime mix white beans, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and purple pepper flakes in a blender. Mix till easy.
2. Pour white bean combination right into a medium sauce pan and convey to a boil. Flip off warmth and stir in cheese till melted.  Mix cooked pasta/kale and butternut sauce with the sauce.  Let stand 5 minutes.

Michigan Black Bean Brownies

Makes 16 servings

INGREDIENTS:

1 can Michigan Black Beans, rinsed and drained (or 1-1/2 cups cooked dried beans)

2 massive eggs

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup maple syrup

1 teaspoon coconut oil

1 Tablespoon almond milk

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon espresso powder

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup darkish chocolate chips, divided

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a nonstick 9 x 9-inch sq. baking pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper.
3. Mix the black beans, eggs, cocoa powder, maple syrup, oil, almond milk, balsamic, baking soda, baking powder, espresso, and vanilla within the blender till easy and pour right into a bowl.
4. Fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips till mixed.
5. Pour the brownie batter into the ready pan.  Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evenly excessive of the brownies.
6. Bake the brownies till a toothpick comes out clear, about 30 to 32 minutes.
7. Permit the brownies to chill fully earlier than slicing them into squares.