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Creamy Lemon-Parmesan White Beans

Creamy Lemon-Parmesan White Beans for Cozy Comfort Meals

Creamy Lemon-Parmesan White Beans is a vegetarian dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for quick comfort meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) White Beans Rinsed to reduce sodium
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Low-sodium recommended
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Extra virgin for best flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is ideal
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated melts better
For Flavor and Garnish
  • 1 Lemon Zest Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 Lemon Juice Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
  • Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • Freshly Cracked Black Pepper For garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Creamy Lemon-Parmesan White Beans
  1. Begin by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, letting it shimmer for about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet, stirring continuously for about 1 minute.
  3. Drain and rinse 2 cans (15 oz each) of white beans, then add them to the skillet. Stir gently for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of vegetable broth, scraping the bottom of the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer, allowing it to cook for about 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and add in 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, the zest and juice of 1 lemon. Stir everything together until smooth.
  6. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Once ready, serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium. Use fresh garlic for better flavor. Serve immediately for best texture.

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