Super Quick Bean Side Dish Recipes

TUSCAN WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Cook 2 smashed garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 1 minute. Add 1 chopped plum tomato and 1 sprig rosemary and cook 2 minutes. Add 2 cans drained, rinsed cannellini beans and cook, partially smashing the beans with a spoon, 5 minutes. Remove the rosemary. Stir in 1/2 cup water and some chopped parsley; season with salt. Sprinkle with parmesan and broil until golden. Drizzle with olive oil.

EASY BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stir well, and reduce to a low simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.

BEST BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine beans, onion, and garlic, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Season with cilantro, cayenne, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, and serve.

BAKED BEAN SIDE DISH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until bubbly and beans reach desired thickness.

SUPER QUICK BEAN SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Rinse and drain the canned white beans. Set aside.
• In a large nonstick frying pan put the oil and garlic. Heat over medium heat until the garlic just starts to brown.
• Add the beans and stir to blend.
• Add the spinach and cook until just wilted.
• Add the salt and pepper.
• Turn off heat and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
• Note: A dash of thyme also tastes good in this recipe. This recipe tastes best if made in advance so that the flavors can marry.