White Beans with Garlic, Lemon and Cherry Tomatoes

The Mediterranean Dish introduced me to this recipe and I love it! Easy, flavorful, healthy and satisfying!! You can add more or less of the ingredients to meet your own taste

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4-6 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper
• 2-15 oz. cans cannellini beans, drained
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/3 cup Romano cheese, grated
• 1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. When hot add the olive oil.
2. Add garlic and sauté and stir 30 seconds.
3. Add beans and 1/2 cup water; mix well.
4. Add spices and cherry tomatoes and cook throughly until hot, about 5-10 minutes.
5. Add Parmesan, Romano, parsley and lemon juice. Mix well.
6. Voila! That’s it! You’re done. Serves 4 as a main dish or 6-8 as a side
7. You can serve with warmed pita or crusty bread as you like