Garlicky white beans

We ate out a couple weeks ago and had the most delicious plate of very garlicky white beans. I figured these wouldn't be too hard to make at home and I was right. A bowl of these with a nice arugula salad would make a delicious dinner and my kids loved them too.

Here's the very simple recipe:

2 pieces bacon, cut into small pieces
½ finely diced onion
1 10oz. can white cannelloni beans, drained
3-5 cubes frozen garlic
1 tsp. Italian or Greek seasoning
1 bay leaf
8 oz. chicken stock
splash of white wine (optional)
salt and pepper
3 Tbs. chopped fresh Italian parsley for garnish
grated Parmesan cheese for garnish


Saute bacon in a deep pan for 4-5 minutes on medium high heat until it turns crisp. Remove grease from pan and sauté onion for 3-4 minutes. Add drained beans, garlic, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, and chicken stock and cook for 5-6 minutes uncovered on medium heat until most of the liquid has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving.