Tuscan White Beans

You can combine the ingredients and refrigerate for up to two days, but bring to room temperature for full flavor.

Yield: 10 servings (serving size: about 2/3 cup)

Ingredients

• 1/2  cup  chopped onion
• 1/2  cup  chopped celery
• 1/2  cup  chopped carrot
• 1/3  cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1  tablespoon  grated lemon rind
• 1/3  cup  fresh lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh sage
• 2  tablespoons  extravirgin olive oil
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  crushed red pepper
• 3  (15.5-ounce) cans cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained
• 2  garlic cloves, minced

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

114 (25% from fat)

Fat:

3.2g (sat 0.4g,mono 2g,poly 0.7g)

Protein:

4.3g

Carbohydrate:

17g

Fiber:

4.4g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

1.6mg

Sodium:

341mg

Calcium:

45mg