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Creamy White Beans With Parmesan And Lemon

Sally Thompson
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

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: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 9gSugar: 1g
Keyword easy recipe, healthy snack, lemon, parmesan beans, quick dinner, vegetarian meal, white beans
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