Sautéed White Beans with Tomatoes & Garlic
White beans sautéed with fresh garlic, herbs, and ripe tomatoes is a flavorful, healthy side dish. Sautéed White Beans with Tomatoes & Garlic is Mediterranean Diet-friendly and ready in under 20 minutes!
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Sautéed White Beans with Tomatoes & Garlic is a perfect recipe for the transition of summer to fall when there are still lots of ripe summer tomatoes, and with fall around the corner, I’m starting to crave warm comfort foods.
This recipe is quick to make, delicious, inexpensive, and so good for you!
Baked Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Feta is another healthy legume recipe with tomatoes and garlic!
Ingredients needed (scroll down to recipe card for complete recipe):
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Fresh tomato
- Dried thyme
- Canned white beans – cannellini beans, lima beans, etc.
- Vegetable broth or water
- Salt & pepper
- Fresh parsley
What kind of white beans can you use?
I’ve made Sautéed White Beans with both lima beans (aka butter beans) and cannellini beans and thoroughly enjoyed each version.
I say if there’s a white bean that you love, use it in this recipe!
How do you serve Mediterranean white beans?
These beans are an excellent side dish to grilled chicken, sautéed shrimp, or your favorite vegetarian protein.
They’re also a nice addition to Mediterranean-style bowls with arugula or spinach layered with chicken and roasted veggies.
Looking for more Mediterranean recipes? Here are some favorites:
- Mediterranean Arugula Quinoa Salad
- Greek Chopped Vegetable Salad
- Mediterranean Hummus Veggie Wraps
- Mediterranean Balela Salad
NOTES:
- I would not replace the chopped fresh tomato with canned diced tomatoes. This recipe is all about the freshness of ripe, fresh tomatoes and their texture.
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Sautéed White Beans with Tomatoes & Garlic
Equipment
- sauce pan
- fork
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 (15 ounce) can of white beans (cannellini beans, lima beans) drained
- 3 tablespoons vegetable broth or water
- salt & pepper to taste
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Add olive oil and garlic to a small sauce pan. Stirring frequently, sauté for 1-2 minutes, then add the chopped tomato and thyme. Sauté over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, then add the beans and broth/water.
- Cook everything for 3-4 more minutes, and taste for needed salt & pepper. With a fork, mash a little bit of the beans. We don't want mush, but by mashing a little bit of the beans, and keeping the majority of beans whole, it thickens the liquids and produces a wonderful texture. Serve warm and garnish with parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover beans in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and use within 3-4 days.
- This recipe is adapted from a recipe in The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook.
I made this about a week ago, and am going to again this evening. It is a great recipe! I will add a small amount of diced onions, and red pepper flakes, this time with the garlic (I love onions, garlic and heat). I ate this last time (and will again), with some brown rice, steamed green beans (I have lots from the garden) and a salad since I’m a vegetarian. Great recipe! Thank you for sharing
I love your additions, Patty! Your whole meal sounds delish! Thank you for leaving a review :)
I do cook these beans too! They are so simple yet so satisfying and healthy!
going to make this today, I’m all over beans and this look and reads pure deliciousness. Thank you
Enjoy, Brenda! It’s delicious and healthy, win-win ;)