Cannellini Beans are medium size white beans mostly used in Italian cooking. They have a mild flavor, and smooth texture making them perfect for pairing with garlic and olive oil. In this batch of beans I added Gouda cheese, which was a great match! Gouda cheese has such a lovely flavor; it is always good if you can actually taste it in the food! It is always a good idea to eat your beans with some kind of whole grain because when they are put together they equal a complete protein, plus it is easier for your body to digest them together. I can think of a lot of things you could throw in here to make it more elaborate, but I will give you the simple, basic idea, and then you can mess around with adding other stuff if you are feeling creative!
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil
1 can of Cannellini Beans
4 oz. Gouda cheese (I used two pieces of Babybel Cheese), cut into pieces
1 c. whole grain such as Brown Rice, Kamut, Millet or Quinoa
2 c. water
Dash of salt
Cook over medium heat until tender
Sauté the garlic and butter for a minute then add the beans and the cheese. Heat all the way through, while stirring.
Serve beans over the cooked whole grain.
