Baked Beans with Basil
A quick, comforting dish of beans simmered with tomatoes and fresh basil. Perfect for a fast weeknight meal or a hearty breakfast.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 12g
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned cannellini beans
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup, chopped fresh basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add 1 can diced tomatoes with their juices and 2 cans drained cannellini beans. Stir to combine.
- 3
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the beans are heated through.
- 4
Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- 5
Serve warm, topped with extra basil if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Can opener
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
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