Warm Bean and Tomato Salad with Basil
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Warm Bean and Tomato Salad with Basil, a quick and wholesome dish perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches. Bursting with the natural sweetness of sautéed cherry tomatoes and the creamy texture of cannellini beans, this salad is elevated by the fragrant addition of fresh basil and a bright splash of lemon juice. Simple yet flavorful, it comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking a healthy, plant-based option. Topped with optional parmesan for a savory twist, this warm salad is best served fresh alongside crusty bread or as a hearty side for grilled dishes. Packed with protein, bursting with Mediterranean flavors, and easy to prepare, it’s a recipe you’ll find yourself making on repeat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1.5 cups cooked cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 0.5 cups fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and release their juices.
Stir in the cooked cannellini beans and heat for 2-3 minutes, until warmed through.
Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the fresh basil leaves.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.
Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.1 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1345 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 522 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1477 mg | 31% | |
*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.
