Sautéed White Beans with Garlic, Sage and Tomatoes
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Sautéed White Beans with Garlic, Sage and Tomatoes
Description
Sautéed White Beans with Garlic, Sage and Tomatoes combines cannellini beans with fragrant garlic and sage cooked in olive oil, complemented by dry white wine and San Marzano tomatoes. The beans are soaked and simmered until tender, then combined with the sautéed aromatics to develop a mild, savory flavor. The liquid reserved from cooking keeps the dish moist during its final simmer. The gentle cooking technique ensures tender beans without losing shape, accented by the herbal sage and slight acidity from the tomatoes.
The texture is creamy but intact, with a fragrant garlic and sage infusion balanced by the sweetness of the tomatoes. The olive oil adds richness throughout. This dish works well served warm or at room temperature, offering a versatile side that pairs easily with roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or crusty bread.
The recipe suggests soaking and cooking dried beans for best texture, but canned beans can be used for convenience. Adjust seasoning to taste and add reserved bean liquid if the sauté dries during simmering to maintain a silky consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cannellini beans dried or two 15.5 oz. cans drained
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic about 2 tbsp, minced
- 4 sage leaves about 1 tbsp, fresh, chopped
- ¼ cup white wine dry
- 1 oz San Marzano Tomatoes drained, canned
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Cover the beans with water in a large pot and let soak overnight (if using drained canned beans, skip to step 3)
- Drain beans and re-fill with fresh water in same pot. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until beans are soft. Drains beans, reserving about 1 cup of liquid.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
- Add the garlic and sage and cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes.
- Add the wine and cook until nearly evaporated, about 3 minutes.
- Add the beans and the squeeze the tomatoes into the beans with your hands. Season with a healthy pinch of salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, adding reserved liquid if becoming dry.
- Transfer to serving bowl and serve at once, or serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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