Side Dish | WHITE BEANS WITH GARLIC, SAGE & TOMATOES | How To Feed a Loon

white beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often more affordable and save time.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective option for sautéing.

fresh sage

🥗Healthier: dried sage

💰Cheaper: thyme

Thyme is a common herb that can be used in place of sage.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: grape tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are a budget-friendly alternative that still provide flavor.

Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and 4 sage leaves (about 1 teaspoon of freshly chopped sage).

Stir with a wooden spoon until the garlic gets soft and translucent, about 4 minutes, and starts to turn golden brown.

Add 1/4 cup dry white wine and stir until the wine is close to fully evaporating, leaving a layer of sauce in the bottom of the pan.

Add 2 cans of drained cannellini beans and 1 can of drained San Marzano whole tomatoes (28 ounce).

Season with 2 healthy pinches of kosher salt and a good pinch of freshly ground pepper.

Stir for about 15 minutes until fully heated through.

Transfer to a serving dish and serve.

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