Tuscan Bean and Roasted Garlic Puree

1. 1

   Place beans in large pot.

2. 2

   Add enough water to cover beans by 2 inches.

3. 3

   Soak beans overnight.

4. 4

   Drain well.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 350F.

6. 6

   Place garlic heads in small dish.

7. 7

   Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil.

8. 8

   Wrap dish in foil.

9. 9

   Bake until garlic is very tender and golden brown, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove garlic from oven.

11. 11

    Cool; peel garlic cloves.

12. 12

    Place beans, 5 cups water, broth, sage, rosemary and 1 tablespoon chopped garlic in large pot.

13. 13

    Bring to boil.

14. 14

    Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until beans are tender, about 1 hour 20 minutes.

15. 15

    Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid.

16. 16

    Combine beans, roasted garlic, remaining 3 tablespoons oil and lemon juice in processor.

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    Blend until coarse puree forms.

18. 18

    Thin to desired consistency with some reserved cooking liquid.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.