• 10 medium-large garlic cloves, peeled
• 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or olive oil
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes ((omit or reduce for less heat))
• 2 (15-oz.) cans white beans, slightly drained
• 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes ((organic when possible))
• 1 cup vegetable broth ((or water))
• 1/2 tsp sea salt ((plus more to taste))
• 1-2 tsp maple syrup ((plus more to taste))
• 1 (14-oz.) can light coconut milk*, well shaken ((DIVIDED // use full-fat for richer flavor))