Easy Vegan White Bean Au Pistou
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Easy Vegan White Bean Au Pistou, a quick and wholesome dish that brings a taste of Provence to your table. This 15-minute recipe combines tender white beans infused with garlicky olive oil and a fresh, herbaceous pistou made from basil, parsley, nutritional yeast, and a hint of zesty lemon. Perfect for a light main course or a hearty side, this dish can be served with crusty bread or paired with your favorite roasted vegetables. With its nut-free option using sunflower seeds and its high-protein, plant-based ingredients, this recipe is both versatile and family-friendly. Whether you're seeking an easy vegan dinner or a crowd-pleasing side dish, this white bean au pistou is a flavorful and nourishing choice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white beans (cannellini or great northern beans)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts (or substitute sunflower seeds for a nut-free version)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water or vegetable broth (optional, for thinning pistou)
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the cooked white beans to the skillet and stir gently to coat them in the garlic oil. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to warm through. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves, parsley leaves, pine nuts (or sunflower seeds), nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Pulse the ingredients until they form a rough paste. Scrape down the sides as needed and add water or vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon at a time, to achieve your desired consistency.
Taste the pistou and adjust seasoning as necessary (more salt, pepper, or lemon juice can be added to your preference).
Gently toss the warm white beans with the pistou until evenly coated. Transfer to a serving dish.
Serve immediately as a main dish with crusty bread or as a side dish alongside roasted vegetables or a salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1261 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.0 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.6 g | 181% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 72.8 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 634 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 25.2 mg | 140% | |
| Potassium | 3168 mg | 67% | |
*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.
