Cook up these easy and delicious white beans, Tuscan style, for an easy side dish. The recipes is from How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food
White Beans, Tuscan Style
Ingredients
- 1 pound small white beans Great Northern, cannelini, navy, lima, etc.
- 1 Tbs dried sage leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbs olive oil
Instructions
- Cover the beans with 2-3 inches of water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat so the water is barely simmering. Add the sage, partially cover and cook, stirring now and then, adding more water as needed. When the beans start to get tender, after maybe an hour but it really varies, add the salt and pepper.
- Continue to cook at a low simmer until the beans are tender. (Just taste one.) If there’s still lots of water, drain it. If there’s just a bit, take the lid off the pot and let it evaporate. Stir in the garlic and olive oil, then serve.
These were really good! They remind me of those cans of “lightly seasoned small white beans” you can find at the grocery store, which I use for an easy side dish periodically. They are very mild, yet have some flavor.
I also just made a batch of white beans, so comforting!