Dipman Beans

It's been more than a year since my last post. I'm vegetarian mama to Baby #2. There is a lot more to say about that, but for now I'm just going to do a recipe that I've been meaning to post for a long time! It's one of my easiest but most delicious meals. It's named in honor of the friend who first made it for us many years ago.


Ingredients

Several cloves of garlic, minced
2 T olive oil
One 28-oz can diced tomatoes, or even slightly more (can also be made with fresh tomatoes)
1 cup water
3 cans white beans (cannelini, navy) (can also be made with dried beans)
1 T dried basil (or 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil)
salt and pepper to taste
2 T balsamic vinegar

1. Saute the garlic in the oil until soft.
2. Add the tomatoes and the water, bring to a simmer.
3. Add the beans, simmer for 15-20 minutes.
4. Stir in the basil and salt and pepper to taste, cook another 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat. Add the balsamic vinegar, stir well.

Serve with a vegetable and a crusty bread loaf!

We had this tonight. Both girls loved it. N, age 3.5, ate hers with a spoon like an adult. M, age 9 months, had hers spread on a piece of bread.