Tuscan White Beans With Sage

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Place 1 pound dried white kidney beans (cannellini) or Great Northern beans in a large bowl. Add cold water to cover by 2 inches. Let stand overnight. Drain and rinse well.

2. Step 2.

   Press Sauté on the Instant Pot and add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add 2 sliced onions and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softening. Press Cancel.

3. Step 3.

   Add 3 slices bacon, 4 smashed garlic cloves, 1 bay leaf, 2 sage sprigs, the drained beans, and 6 cups water to the Instant Pot. Cover, lock the lid, and cook on high pressure for 7 minutes. Use the quick release method to release the pressure, then open the lid.

4. Step 4.

   Drain the beans, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Discard the bacon, sage sprigs, and bay leaf. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh sage, and ½ to 1 cup of the reserved cooking liquid to reach desired consistency. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.