Description
Baked White Beans with Garlic and Olive Oil is a comforting yet sophisticated dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. Creamy white beans roasted with aromatic garlic and rich olive oil create a warm, inviting aroma that fills your kitchen. Perfect for casual dinners or special occasions, this dish is versatile enough to delight any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups white beans (canned, drained, or dried, soaked overnight)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary or thyme (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Combine the drained beans and whole garlic cloves in the dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Toss gently.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg