Italian Tomato Basil Beans & Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cooked rice
• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) Canned cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup (240 ml) Crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1/2 small Onion (diced
• 1/2 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp Basil (chopped, fresh or jarred)
• 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) Water or vegetable broth(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the beans. Chop the basil if needed.

2. 2

   Cook (35 minutes total): In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Simmer sauce: Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and (if using) water/broth. Add beans, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Finish & serve: Stir in basil and cook 2–3 minutes more. Serve the tomato-basil beans over the cooked rice.