Herbed White Bean Puree Recipe

Herbed White Bean Puree Recipe

  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and cut in half
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  1. Fill a large saucepan with cold water, add garlic and bring to a boil over high heat. Add beans and return to a boil. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, then drain the beans and garlic in a strainer or colander.
  2. Transfer the beans and garlic to a food processor. Add parsley, oil and sage. Process, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid if necessary, to make a thick puree. Season with salt and pepper.