Description
These Caramelized Lemon White Beans are full of zesty flavor and easily made into a hearty vegan main meal! Slightly sweet with notes of garlic and citrus, they’re a great addition to your weekday dinner rotation.
Ingredients
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- 2 TBS olive oil
- 1/2 of a medium/large yellow onion, sliced into thin half moons
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 of a large lemon, sliced into very thin rounds
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 lb of asparagus or broccolini, sliced into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cups of cooked white beans (two rinsed cans)
- 1–2 cups water
- 1/4 cup parsley
- Cashew parmesan, to serve
Instructions
- Add a pot to the stove over medium heat. Add olive oil. Once shimmering, add onion, 1/2 tsp salt, a few twists of pepper, and lemon slices. Let cook for about 5 minutes, until soft. Lemon slices should take on some color.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 1-2 minutes more, stirring to prevent burning.
- Add asparagus (or broccolini), white beans, and a cup or two of water. Bring entire mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, until vegetables are bright green but not soggy. If you have thicker pieces they may take longer to cook. Add parsley and remove from heat.
- Serve warm with cashew parmesan, fresh herbs, and toasted bread for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One sixth of recipe
- Calories: 246.8 calories
- Sugar: 2.3 grams
- Sodium: 404.6
- Fat: 5.1 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0.8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38.1 grams
- Fiber: 11 grams
- Protein: 14.8 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams