White Beans, Tuscan Style

• White Beans, Tuscan Style
• (Courtesy of Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything Vegetarian)
• Makes 6 to 8 servings
• 1 lb dried white beans (cannellini, navy, Great Northern, or lima) washed, picked over, and soaked if you like
• 20 fresh sage leaves or 1 Tablespoon dried
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsps minced garlic, or more to taste
• 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, or more to taste

1. 1. Put the beans in a large pot with water to cover. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Add the sage and turn the heat down so the beans bubble steadily but not violently. Cover loosely.
2. 2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans begin to soften; add a good sprinkling of salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the beans are very tender; add water if the beans dry out.
3. 3. Drain the cooking liquid if necessary, then add the garlic. Taste and adjust the seasoning, stir in the olive oil, and serve.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/white-beans-tuscan-style-50012468 (may not work)