Sautéed White Beans with Garlic, Sage, and Tomatoes is a recipe that you’ll come back to time and time again.
It is such a wonderful side dish to so many main courses, but it’s so delicious on its own, you could easily make a meal out of it with a nice loaf of crusty Italian bread, a leafy green salad, and a glass of wine.
Now we’re talking!
HOW TO PREPARE SAUTÉED WHITE BEANS WITH GARLIC, SAGE, AND TOMATOES
You can easily skip soaking the beans overnight and use canned beans to save time. Or, you can soak overnight. Either way is great!
Watch us show you how simple it is to make this amazing Sautéed White Beans with Garlic, Sage and Tomatoes:
The garlic and sage really bring this dish to life.
Be sure to sauté the garlic until it’s golden brown. But don’t let it burn!
You will love the way your kitchen smells when cooking Sautéed White Beans with Garlic, Sage and Tomatoes
WHITE WINE DEEPENS THE FLAVORS EVEN MORE
And of course, cooking with a nice dry white wine enriches the flavor even more.
Pour only a quarter cup into the saucepan, and then pour a nice glass for yourself. You deserve it. You’re making something spectacular!
The flavors of this Sautéed White Beans with Garlic, Sage and Tomatoes are quintessential Italian.
I absolutely love using certified canned whole San Marzano.
These tomatoes come from the rich soil at the foot of Mount Vesuvius in Italy and they are canned at the height of their season. Read more about them here.
Legend has it that the tomatoes are best when squeezed into the skillet with your hands. Why take a chance? Squeeze away! And it’s kind of fun!.
SAUTÉED WHITE BEANS WITH GARLIC, SAGE AND TOMATOES MAKE AN IDEAL SIDE DISH
Not many recipes are this easy to prepare that still produce such flavorful and amazing results.
I get hungry every time I think about this dish.
In no time, I’m running to the pantry to get the simple ingredients. This is definitely one of the Loon’s favorite dishes.
OTHER AMAZING SIDE DISHES TO TRY:
- Pesto Pasta with Potatoes and Green Beans
- Green Breans Almondine
- Southern Baked Beans
- Bodacious Borracho Beans
- Braised Green Beans with Tomatoes
- Black-Eyed Peas with Tomatoes
But in the meantime, how about these amazing Sautéed White Beans with Garlic, Sage and Tomatoes!
AN INTERESTING HISTORY OF BEANS AND BEAN RECIPES
We just love beans of all kinds. But there is something about cannelloni beans that seems extra delicious to us.
I know the history of beans doesn’t really sound fascinating, but actually. it is. Read this interesting A Selective History of Beans article from Republic of Beans.
As mentioned, this Sautéed White Beans with Garlic, Sage and Tomatoes recipe is the perfect side dish for so many wonderful main courses, such as our Mediterranean Tuna Steaks.
If this doesn’t make your stomach growl, well…I don’t know what to say to that. Because this is one of those dishes that actually tastes even better than it looks. And it is a gorgeous plate of yumminess!
Sautéed White Beans with Garlic, Sage and Tomatoes
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dried cannellini beans or two 15.5 oz. cans, drained
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced about 2 tbsp
- 4 fresh sage leaves, chopped about 1 tbsp
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 28 oz can San Marzano tomatoes drained
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cover the beans with water in a large pot and let them soak overnight (if using drained canned beans, skip to step 3)1 cup dried cannellini beans
- Drain beans and refill with fresh water in the same pot. Bring to a boil and cook for 1½ to 2 hours, or until beans are soft. Drain beans, reserving about 1 cup of liquid.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil.¼ cup olive oil
- Add the garlic and sage and cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes.4 cloves garlic, minced, 4 fresh sage leaves, chopped
- Add the wine and cook until nearly evaporated, about 3 minutes.¼ cup dry white wine
- Add the beans and then squeeze the tomatoes into the beans with your hands. Season with a healthy pinch of salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, adding reserved liquid if becoming dry.1 28 oz can San Marzano tomatoes, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve at once, or serve at room temperature.
Notes
• Slice garlic for a milder flavor and to prevent burning.
• Fresh sage is best; use ⅓ the amount if dried.
• Let tomatoes blister slightly for deeper flavor without excess liquid.
• Gently mash a few beans to create a light sauce.
• Finish with lemon, red pepper flakes, or Parmesan if desired.
Heather says
Was looking for a recipe to use beans and fresh sage from my garden and stumbled onto this one. Quickly read through recipe and started cooking stove top only to have a power outage. Switched pan to the BBQ, added what I remembered, and it was wonderful. Husband and son both approved. No leftovers so will have to make again. Thanks
Kris Longwell says
Hi Heather!! Well…first, let us say we hope you got your power back sooner than later! That’s happened to us right in the middle of cooking for guests! Never fun but sounded like you handled it like a pro!! We are THRILLED you made the beans with sage (homegrown!) and had such great success! Thank you so so much for sharing and for the wonderful review. That means the world to us! Please stay in touch!! Best, Kris & Wesley
JoAnn says
I have been making this recipe exactly the same way for several years. Nothing beats it. The only thing I do differently is add about 2-3 tbps of tomato sauce. This is only because I like it a bit more saucy but not enough to make it soupy. I also like mine with lightly toasted ciabatta bread. This dish caters to the Sicilian in me.
Kris Longwell says
Hi JoAnn! Woo hoo! We LOVE the addition of tomato sauce! Paired with toasted ciabatta bread is absolute perfection! We are so so happy are enjoying the sautéed white beans! Thank you so much for sharing! That means the world to us! Please stay in touch! Best, Kris & Wesley
Claire says
I made it with fresh tomatoes from the garden and added some red onion. I also didn’t have any wine, so I used white wine vinegar diluted with water. It came out great! Very simple recipe that is easy to alter to use whatever you have on hand. Thanks!
Kris Longwell says
Hi Claire! Woo hoo! We are so happy you had success with the sautéed beans and tomatoes recipe! Sounds like you prepared it perfectly! Thank you so so much for sharing and for the wonderful review! That means the world to us! xoxo Kris & Wesley
Kris says
I left a message how much I love this recipe last year, and no one ever replied to me, and they replied to everyone else. Did I use the wrong format or something?
Kris Longwell says
Hi Kris! Please accept our deepest apologies! We ALWAYS try and respond to every single comment, because they mean the world to us. But, every now and then, our hectic schedules makes us miss one every now and then. We are thrilled you enjoyed the white beans with garlic, sage, and tomatoes! Thank you so so much for sharing! That truly does mean the world to us! Please stay in touch, we promise to do the same!! Kris & Wesley
Kris says
Oh God, do I sound like a baby or what? I was having a very bad day at work and wanted to make some comfort food and I remembered this recipe and I love how you respond to everyone it is so sweet. Thank you!!
Brenda says
Fabulous bean recipe tried it last night for quick dinner,yum. Served leftover for breakfast this morning with Sunnyside egg on top and toast!
Kris Longwell says
Hi Brenda! Woo hoo! We are thrilled you loved the white beans dish! And sounds wonderful for breakfast the next day! YUM!!! Thank so much for sharing and for the GREAT review. That means so much to us! Please stay in touch! All the best, Kris & Wesley
Tori says
I make this dish OFTEN! I put a slight spin on it and add a short cut pasta like fusilli at the end! We love it so much, it’s perfect! Sometimes when I don’t have san marzano tomatoes, I put cherry tomatoes in a skillet and smash them up as they cook and add them to the bean mixture. Always great!
Kris Longwell says
Hi Tori! The addition of fusilli is brilliant! YUM! And cherry tomatoes are a fantastic addition, too! We are thrilled you are enjoying the recipe and thank you so so much for sharing! That means the world to us!!! xoxo Kris & Wesley
Scott Henderson says
Stunningly simple dish with tons of flavor! We took your advice and used San Marzano tomatoes and the difference was noticeable. The first time we made this we had to use dried sage but fresh is so much better. The family loves it as a side to sausage, onions and peppers. This is truly a keeper and we have made it many times.
Kris Longwell says
Hi Scott! We can’t even begin to express how happy this makes us! Sounds like you guys know how to put together some pretty amazing dishes! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing and for the GREAT review! That means the world to us! Please stay in touch! All the best, Kris & Wesley
Jacki says
I am looking to make this recipe, can I make this and freeze them? I am going away to the beach with about 20 people and want to use as much “made ahead” dinners/sides as possible!
Kris Longwell says
Hi Jacki! These will freeze just fine! Perfect for a beach feast! Have FUN! Let us know how it turns out! Best, Kris & Wesley
Mk says
I have not made this yet so could you tell me what you mean by squeezing the tomatoes?
Kris Longwell says
Hi there! We just mean we love to purchase canned whole tomatoes. They seem better (maybe it’s true, or not???)…if you squeeze the whole tomatoes in your hands to break them up into the skillet. You could chop them with a knife or a food processor, or go with canned crushed tomatoes, but we’ve always felt we got the best results when we squeeze the whole tomatoes and breaking them up that way. Hope this helps! Let us know if you make the dish and what you think!
Kris Rose says
Hello and happy holiday weekend!
I decided to do something different than the regular baked beans for Fourth of July and I made these. Wow!! They are fantastic! And I’m sure after they refrigerate overnight the flavors are going that much better. That is if there any left-I keep wanting to run into the kitchen and get another small bowl full.