Sauteed Cannellini Beans with Sage

Name: Sauteed Cannellini Beans with Sage
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cans cannellini beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 16 fresh sage leaves; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1 lemon, juiced

Creamy cannellini beans sauteed with olive oil, garlic, and crispy fried sage in the Tuscan tradition. Ready in under 20 minutes and endlessly versatile as a side or light main.

20 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

ItalianSideStovetopVeganMediterraneanHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cans cannellini beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
16 fresh sage leaves
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 16 fresh sage leaves and fry until crispy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove sage with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel.
2

Reduce heat to medium. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the oil and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden and fragrant, about 1 minute.
3

Add 2 cans drained, rinsed cannellini beans (15 oz) and stir to coat with the seasoned oil. Pour in 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth and season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
4

Cook, stirring occasionally and lightly mashing some of the beans with the back of a spoon, until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the beans are creamy, about 8 to 10 minutes.
5

Squeeze 1 juiced juice over the beans, stir, and taste for seasoning. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the crispy sage leaves.

Questions

How long does Sauteed Cannellini Beans with Sage keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Sauteed Cannellini Beans with Sage?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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