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Tuscan Beans with Tomato, Garlic and Sage

Legumes - White bean - -

INGREDIENTS

1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 T olive oil
300 g / 10 oz tinned haricot or navy or cannellini or butterbeans
300 g / 10 oz fresh spinach, washed and dried
2 large ripe tomatoes, skinned and chopped
2 T freshly chopped sage
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
300 ml / 1/2 pint vegetable stock
4 rounds of ciabatta bread, toasted

METHOD

In a large saucepan, saut� the onion and garlic in the oil over a medium heat until slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the drained beans, spinach, tomatoes and sage to the pan. Add 150 ml / 1/4 pint of the stock. Cover and simmer over a very low heat for about 15 minutes, topping up with stock as necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

To serve, put a round of toasted bread into each serving bowl and ladle some of the beans over the top.

posted by Mr Falafel

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