Delicious Cannellini Beans
Transform humble pantry staples into a flavorful and comforting dish with this recipe for Delicious Cannellini Beans. Simmered to perfection with aromatic garlic, onion, and fresh rosemary, these creamy white beans soak up the rich flavors of vegetable broth while a hint of bay leaf and crushed red pepper adds depth and warmth. Brightened with a splash of fresh lemon juice and finished with a sprinkle of chopped parsley, this versatile dish is as simple as it is satisfying. Perfect as a standalone meal with crusty bread, a savory side, or a hearty topping for rice or pasta, these cannellini beans are a wholesome, nutrient-packed recipe the whole family will love. Ready in under an hour, it's a must-try for quick vegetarian comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cannellini beans
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
If using dried cannellini beans instead of canned, rinse 1 cup of dried beans and soak them overnight in water. Drain and cook them in water until tender, about 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the pan, and sauté for 3–4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Add the fresh rosemary sprig and bay leaf to the pan, stirring for 1–2 minutes to release their aromas.
Pour in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the cooked (or canned and rinsed) cannellini beans, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Allow the beans to simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they absorb the flavors and the liquid reduces slightly.
Remove the rosemary sprig and bay leaf from the mixture.
Add the lemon juice, and stir well to brighten the flavors.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if desired. This dish pairs well with crusty bread or as a topping for rice or pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.3 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4266 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.5 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.5 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2937 mg | 62% | |
*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.
