Sautéed White Beans with Garlic, Sage and Tomatoes

This Sautéed White Beans with Garlic, Sage and Tomatoes couldn't be easier to prepare, but is so full of robust flavor, you won't believe how quickly you'll be getting this to your table. Simple ingredients and wonderful flavors. It is wonderful served warm or at room temperature. #Beans #WhiteBeans #side #dish #recipes

It is such a wonderful side dish to so many main courses, but it’s so delicious on its own, you could easily make a meal out of it with a nice loaf of crusty Italian bread, a leafy green salad, and a glass of wine.

You can easily skip soaking the beans overnight and use canned beans to save time. Or, you can soak overnight. Either way is great!

Sautéed White Beans with Garlic, Sage and Tomatoes , By Food Blog Nindi .

This Sautéed White Beans with Garlic, Sage and Tomatoes couldn't be easier to prepare, but is so full of robust flavor, you won't believe how quickly you'll be getting this to your table. Simple ingredients and wonderful flavors. It is wonderful served warm or at room temperature. #Beans #WhiteBeans #side #dish #recipes

Total time: 135 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients :

• 1 cup dried cannellini beans (or two 15.5 oz. cans, drained)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced about 2 tbsp
• 4 fresh sage leaves, chopped about 1 tbsp
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 28 oz can San Marzano tomatoes drained
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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 1/2 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.