Ingredients

  • 2 cups cannellini beans
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 3 sage leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • hot water
  • salt and pepper
  • lemon, cut in wedges
  • extra virgin olive oil (for serving)

Method

  • Soak beans in 5 cups water and the flour overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
  • Drain and rinse beans.
  • Combine with sage and garlic.
  • Pour into a 1/2 gallon Mason jar.
  • Add olive oil and enough hot water to reach 3/4 of a inch above the beans.
  • Place jar in rear of oven, partially covered with foil and bake until beans are just tender, about 2 hours.
  • Beans should cook at a very slow simmer--adjust oven temp if necessary.
  • Transfer to bowl, season to taste.
  • Serve warm, drizzled with olive oil and lemon on the side.