White Beans with Garlic

Name: White Beans with Garlic
Yield: makes 4 servings
Ingredients: About 1/2 pound dried white beans, rinsed and picked over, or 2 to 3 cups canned; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or a pinch of dried or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or dried to taste; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or to taste

December 14, 2011

One of the most basic, simple, and delicious bean dishes. When my kids learned how to make this, they would open a can of beans, heat it with olive oil and garlic, and add some salt. Period. My way is a tiny bit more sophisticated, but not much. 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.

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