WHITE BEANS, TUSCAN STYLE

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Categories Bean

Number Of Ingredients 8

White Beans, Tuscan Style
(Courtesy of Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything Vegetarian)
Makes 6 to 8 servings
1 lb dried white beans (cannellini, navy, Great Northern, or lima) washed, picked over, and soaked if you like
20 fresh sage leaves or 1 Tablespoon dried
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tsps minced garlic, or more to taste
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, or more to taste

Steps:

1. Put the beans in a large pot with water to cover. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Add the sage and turn the heat down so the beans bubble steadily but not violently. Cover loosely. 2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans begin to soften; add a good sprinkling of salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the beans are very tender; add water if the beans dry out. 3. Drain the cooking liquid if necessary, then add the garlic. Taste and adjust the seasoning, stir in the olive oil, and serve.