White Bean Delight

If you're looking for an easy, new favorite recipe, look no further.  This recipe takes a quick 35 minutes until it's ready to come out of the oven.  Try this out some night when you're thinking macaroni and cheese sounds good!  Or, make this dish whenever you have a minute and store it covered int he refrigerator for up to 4 days.  Reheat covered in a 350 degrees F oven for about 20 minutes. 

White Beans with Cheese and Basil

Ingredients

• 1 1/2  cans (14-19 ounces) cannellini or other white beans, drained, 1/3 cup liquid reserved
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 
2. Place the beans and reserved liquid in a large mixing bowl and partially mash the beans against the side of the bowl with a wooden spoon.  Stir in the oil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.  Mix in the basil.  Place in shallow 2 to 3 cup baking dish, and sprinkle with the cheese.  Bake until bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes.  Serve hot or warm.  Yields 6 servings. 

Recipe courtesy of OrganicGardening.com