Description
Cozy, comforting, and refreshingly bright, this Creamy White Beans With Parmesan and Lemon is a quick dinner recipe you’ll crave again and again. With tender white beans, zesty lemon, nutty Parmesan, and thyme, it’s an easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for a healthy snack, light lunch, or side dish. Great for dinner ideas when time is short or you want something hearty without being heavy.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves minced
2 cans (15 oz each) white beans drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 lemon zested
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 slices crusty bread optional
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant about 1 minute.
2. Add the white beans and thyme to the skillet and stir to coat.
3. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10–15 minutes.
4. Remove thyme stems then stir in lemon zest juice and Parmesan until creamy.
5. Season with salt and pepper and mash some beans if desired.
6. Serve hot with extra Parmesan lemon slices black pepper and crusty bread.
Notes
Use high quality beans for the best creamy texture.
Add spinach or kale for extra nutrition and color.
Mash a portion of the beans to naturally thicken the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, healthy snack, white beans, lemon, vegetarian meal, parmesan beans