Cannellini Bean Saut
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Cannellini Bean Sauté, a simple yet satisfying dish brimming with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. This 25-minute recipe combines tender cannellini beans with aromatic garlic, a kick of red chili flakes, and the earthy fragrance of fresh rosemary for a dish that’s both hearty and wholesome. Brightened with a splash of zesty lemon and perfectly seasoned, this sauté can be customized with optional fresh baby spinach for added greens and a sprinkle of grated parmesan for a creamy, savory finish. Ideal as a versatile side or a light vegetarian main course, this one-pan recipe is as easy to make as it is to love. Perfect for busy nights, this dish delivers comfort and bold flavors in no time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 2 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (optional)
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the red chili flakes to the skillet and stir for about 30 seconds to infuse the oil with a bit of heat.
Stir in the cannellini beans and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the beans heat evenly.
Add the fresh rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper, stirring everything together until the beans are well-coated with the seasonings.
If using baby spinach, stir it into the skillet at this point and cook for 1-2 minutes, just until wilted.
Remove the skillet from heat and taste for seasoning, adjusting with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the sauté to a serving dish and top with grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.1 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 322 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 608 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
