Beans, White, Pureed w Roast Garlic and Olive Oil Serves 8

Soak beans overnight. Preheat oven to 350. Simmer beans in water to cover for about 1 hour, until tender. Halfway through cooking time, season w salt and pepper. Put in food processor. Squeeze garlic cloves out of skins and add them along with olive oil. Process till smooth, adding more oil if needed. Stir in thyme and serve in bowl garnished w sprigs of thyme.

Garlic 1 head, roasted (see “How-tos”)
Olive Oil 6 T
Beans, White 1 lb
Thyme 2 T fresh & 2 sprigs