WHITE BEANS WITH GARLIC

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From The Best Recipes in the World by Mark Bittman. "One of the most basic, simple, and delicious bean dishes. These are great on their own but also fantastic as a side dish with grilled meats of any kind. As with all legumes, if you have a chance to soak the beans ahead of time, they will cook a little more quickly, but it isn't essential." Prep time does not include soaking time.

Provided by AB_Fan

Categories     Beans

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb dried white beans, rinsed and picked over or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage, to taste
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, to taste

Steps:

  • If time allows, soak dried beans for several hours or overnight, then drain. (If not, proceed, but expect cooking time to be somewhat longer.) Place the drained beans in a large pot with water to cover. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Add the herb and partially cover; adjust the heat so the mixture simmers steadily.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, about an hour. Add about 1/2 tsp salt and some pepper. Continue to cook, adding water if necessary, until the beans are quite soft, another 15 to 30 minutes or so.
  • If the mixture is very soupy, raise the heat a bit and cook off the remaining liquid. When the beans are moist but not soupy, add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes or so. Add the olive oil, taste and adjust the seasoning, and serve or refrigerate for up to 3 days before reheating. (Or add water to cover and freeze for up to a month.).

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