White Bean Puree

By tcasteel2000

Ingredients

• 3/4 C water
• 1 clove garlic, cut in half
• 1 15 oz can cannellini or Great Northern Beans
• 1/2 t extra virgin olive oil
• 1 t finely chopped fresh sage, or 1/4 t dried rubbed sage
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Details

Adapted from eatingwell.com

Preparation

Step 1

Pour water into a saucepan, add garlic and bring to a boil over high heat. Add beans and return to a boil. Drain the beans and garlic, reserving 1/4 c of the cooking water.
Transfer the bveans and garlic to a food processor.
Add oil and process, adding just enough of the reserved water to make a thick, smooth paste. Stir in sage and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Can be made ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.