Description
A comforting and creamy dish of white beans with Parmesan and lemon, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans cannellini beans or Great Northern beans
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: sautéed mushrooms, wilted spinach, crispy breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Zest and juice the lemon, grate the Parmesan, and mince the garlic.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add olive oil or butter.
- Add garlic and a pinch of salt; sauté until fragrant and golden.
- Add beans and stock, simmer gently, mashing a few beans for creaminess.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice, then add Parmesan off the heat, mixing until melted and glossy.
Notes
Pair with crusty bread or as a side to roasted meats. For a vegan option, replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creamy beans, vegetarian recipe, easy dinner, comfort food, Italian cuisine
