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Tuscan White Beans

A comforting dish of soft, creamy white beans cooked with olive oil, garlic, and rosemary, perfect for cozy meals any day of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked white beans, drained alternatively use one 15 ounce can, rinsed well
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil use good quality for best flavor
  • 1 small onion, chopped cook slowly for base flavor
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced cook briefly to avoid bitterness
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth adjust for consistency
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice adds brightness
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling on top
  • to taste black pepper ground
Optional additions
  • to taste crushed red pepper for heat
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in fresh rosemary or dried rosemary, and add a pinch of crushed red pepper if desired.
  5. Add the cooked beans and broth, and press some beans against the side of the pan to break them up.
  6. Simmer gently for 8 to 12 minutes until the liquid reduces and flavors meld.
  7. Taste the mixture and season with salt and black pepper. Remove the rosemary sprig if using fresh.
  8. Stir in lemon juice and another tablespoon of olive oil for brightness.
  9. For a silkier texture, blend half the beans and stir back into the pan.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, topped with chopped fresh parsley and a drizzle of good olive oil.

Notes

Use good olive oil for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste and allow the dish to rest before serving for optimal flavor integration.