Recipe: White Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

WHITE BEANS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

1 1/2 cups sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

In small bowl, soak tomatoes in enough warm water to cover until soft, about 1 hour. Drain; coarsely chop.

In saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until onion is soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.

Add beans, tomatoes, water, sage, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes; cook for 10 to 15 minutes.

Stir in basil; remove from heat. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Servings: 6
Source: Vegetarian Times magazine, November 1996