Savory and Spicy Northern Beans (Quick and Easy!)

This is a quick and easy bean dish...can be used as a protein for vegetarians, or as a side for the meat lovers! This is an adaptation of SarasotaCook's Sauteed Cannellini With Spinach and Garlic.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  medium onion, diced fine
• 2  tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more if you like things hot!)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained but not rinsed
• 2  teaspoons parsley, fresh and finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1⁄2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1  teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes and saute for 2-3 minutes on medium until slightly soft.
2. Add the beans, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium high and cook for about 4-5 minutes. While they are cooking, mash about half of the beans with a fork until they reach the consistency that you prefer.
3. If you would like, you can garnish with some additional olive oil and ground pepper.