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Cannellini Beans with Tomatoes and Garlic
Serves
4 – 6
Preparation Time
45 – 60 minutes
Ingredients
4 – 14 oz. cans of cannellini beans, drained OR 4 cups cooked beans
6 – 8 garlic cloves, chopped
4 – 5 medium sized tomatoes, cut in 1/4ths, or 1/8ths
8 – 10 Tbs olive oil, enough to cover the bottom of the pan
1 tsp salt
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