- 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
- 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.
- 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.