Description
Creamy White Beans With Parmesan And Lemon is a quick, easy dinner packed with comforting flavors and bright citrus notes. This easy recipe transforms simple pantry staples into a rich, satisfying dish that works perfectly as a healthy snack, light lunch, or cozy dinner idea.
Ingredients
2 cans (15 oz each) white beans drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 small shallot finely chopped
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1 lemon zest and juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté shallot until soft
2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant
3. Add beans and broth then simmer gently
4. Mash some beans to create a creamy texture
5. Stir in Parmesan, thyme, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes
6. Add lemon zest and juice then adjust seasoning
7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and melting
Mash only part of the beans for perfect texture balance
Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep it creamy
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg