Italian Cannellini Beans (Simple and Delicious)
Italian cannellini beans with garlic, olive oil, and crispy breadcrumbs—simple, cozy, and packed with flavor. An easy 15-minute side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Fresh basil for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the garlic. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and minced garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
- Warm the beans. Add the cannellini beans, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir gently and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, until warmed through. Transfer the beans to a serving bowl.
- Toast the breadcrumbs. In the same skillet, increase heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the breadcrumbs and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp.
- Assemble and serve. Spoon the toasted breadcrumbs over the warm cannellini beans. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
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