Pesto Cannellini Beans
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and comforting Pesto Cannellini Beans recipe, a delightful fusion of creamy beans and bold pesto flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish combines tender cannellini beans with aromatic garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a luscious coating of basil pesto. Complemented by optional cherry tomatoes for a burst of sweetness and garnished with grated parmesan and fresh basil, this recipe effortlessly balances simplicity and gourmet flair. Perfect as a quick vegetarian main course, a savory side dish, or a topping for crusty bread, these pesto-packed beans bring ease and elegance to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cannellini beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved, optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated, optional for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the extra-virgin olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans to the skillet, stirring gently to coat the beans in the oil and garlic.
Cook the beans for 3-5 minutes until they are warmed through, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the basil pesto, making sure the beans are evenly coated.
If using, add the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, red pepper flakes (if desired), salt, and black pepper.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Serve warm as a main dish, a side dish, or spooned over toasted bread for a hearty appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.3 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 3455 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.0 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 46.6 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 742 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2097 mg | 45% | |
*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.
