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# Herbed Italian White Beans
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/herbed_italian_white_beans_0807120647/
- Published: 2012-08-07T19:46:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T16:23:28.000Z
- Description: A four-serving skillet dish simmering canned cannellini beans with tomatoes, garlic and sage, finished with fresh basil and red wine vinegar. Each serving has 140 calories and 5 grams of fiber, which research suggests may help lower colorectal cancer risk.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Healthy Recipes from AICR, Recipes & Dining, #vivvo-import

August 7, 2012

Cancer-Fighting Cannellinis

Cannellini, or white beans, are packed with nutrients like folate, iron and manganese. They’re also an excellent source of fiber, which research suggests may help reduce the risk for colorectal cancer. This simple recipe combines beans and tomatoes with garlic, sage and basil for a light summer dish. Beans are also a great meatless protein source. Pair this recipe with a side of whole grains to get the full spectrum of amino acids in one meal.

Herbed Italian White Beans 

4 tsp. olive oil

1 Tbsp. garlic, crushed, or to taste

1/4 tsp. dried sage

1 (14-oz.) can cannellini beans (Italian white beans), drained

2 medium tomatoes, chopped (2 cups chopped canned plum tomatoes may be substituted)

Salt and pepper to taste

2 Tbsp. fresh basil, shredded

2 tsp. red wine vinegar or to taste

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sage. Sauté about 2 minutes.

Add drained beans and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer about 10 minutes.

Uncover pan and remove from heat. Immediately add basil and vinegar and serve.

Makes 4 servings.

Per serving: 140 calories, 6 g total fat (< 1 g saturated fat), 16 g carbohydrate,

5 g protein, 5 g dietary fiber, 35 mg sodium.