Lemon-Garlic White Beans with Crispy Sage
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoonolive oil
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 8 leavesfresh sage
- 2 canwhite beans (15 oz each, drained and rinsed)
- ¾ cupvegetable broth
- 1lemon
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoonkosher salt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
Prep
- 01
Mince 4 cloves garlic
- 02
Zest and halve 1 lemon
Method
- 01
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 8 sage leaves and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring gently, until fragrant and edges begin to brown. Transfer sage to a paper towel.
- 02
Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- 03
Pour in drained white beans and vegetable broth. Stir, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- 04
Zest the lemon into the beans, then squeeze in the juice (about 2–3 tablespoons). Add red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- 05
Simmer for another 3–4 minutes until beans are heated through and broth has reduced slightly.
- 06
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Transfer to bowls and top with crispy sage leaves before serving.
Spice Tips
For deeper heat, increase red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon or add a pinch of cayenne. A handful of fresh parsley stirred in at the end adds herbaceous brightness. If you like earthiness, a small pinch of cumin complements the lemon and sage.