Italian White Beans with Tomatoes
and Garlic
(Fagioli all'Uccelletto)
The fresh taste of greenhouse tomatoes comes
through in this lightened Italian classic that’s been updated by
using balsamic vinegar and less oil.
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Serves 6
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| 1 tbsp (15 mL) |
olive oil |
| 1 |
Ontario Onion,
sliced |
| 2 tsp (10 mL) |
crumbled dried
sage |
| 3 |
cloves Ontario
Garlic, minced |
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) |
water |
| 1 can (19 oz/540
mL) |
white kidney
beans, drained and rinsed |
| 3 |
Ontario Greenhouse
Tomatoes, cut in large chunks |
| 1/4 tsp (1 mL) |
each salt
and pepper |
| 1 tsp (5 mL) |
balsamic vinegar |
In large skillet, heat oil over
medium heat. Add onion, sage, garlic and water; cook, stirring often,
for 5 minutes. Stir in beans, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cover and
simmer over low heat for 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Taste and adjust
seasoning.
| Nutritional Information: |
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Protein: |
9.5 grams |
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Fat: |
4.0 grams |
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Carbohydrates: |
29.5 grams |
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Calories: |
192 |
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