Description
This delicious dish blends the richness of white beans and the flavor of basil along with garlic, basil, along with a little lemon. It’s easy and delicious and provides a balanced blend of greens and protein for a healthy food that is nutritious and fills you up!
Ingredients
- White Beans (Cannellini or Navy): 2 cups simmered (or 1 can that has been drained and washed)
- Fresh Basil Half cup of basil, chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Olive Oil 2 tablespoons
- lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed
- Vegetable Broth (or Water): 1/2 cup
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, cut in half (optional for extra color and taste)
- Parmesan (optional): 1/4 cup and grated
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Crumbled Red Pepper Flakes (optional): A little for some spice
Instructions
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Sauté garlic Garlic: Heat the olive oil in a large pot at medium-high temperature. Then add the minced garlic, and cook for about 1-2 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant (but not burned).
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Add the white beans: Add the white beans to the skillet, and mix them in with the garlic. Add the broth for vegetables, and allow it to simmer for about 5-7 minutes. This will allow beans to take in flavors.
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Mix in The Basil as well as the Lemon: Remove the pan from the stove and mix in the chopped basil as well as lemon juice. The basil leaves will soften just a little under the heat, giving off a delicious scent!
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Season and garnish: Season with salt as well as pepper. Add the addition of a few red pepper flakes, if you want a touch of spice. If you want to add more flavor garnish with grated Parmesan.
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Serve and enjoy! Serve this dish warm for a meal along with crusty bread, or serve it as a side dish with grilled vegetables, chicken, or fish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Plant-Based
Keywords: healthy bean and basil recipe, Mediterranean white bean dish, plant-based basil recipe, quick white bean meal, white bean basil recipe