Comfort food doesn’t always have to take hours and its great to have a quick recipe that is healthy, affordable and delicious. Simmered in a simple garlic parmesan broth cannellini beans are transformed into something truly special that’s easy enough to throw together on a busy weeknight. My recipe for Garlic Parmesan Braised Beans and Greens is cozy, nourishing and comes together in 20 minutes.
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Creamy cannelini beans are the star of this simple dish bolstered with bold Italian flavored broth of garlic, parmesan and rosemary. Handfuls of baby spinach (you could also use another hearty green like kale or swiss chard) are stirred in at the end for an extra boost of color and nutrition. I like to make these braised beans as a simple winter lunch or dinner served along with a big slice of crusty bread (for other easy and healthy meals take a look at my Mediterranean Lentil Soup and my Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Soup). These brothy white beans are also a great side dish for hearty roasted meats or sausage.
Ingredients
- olive oil
- garlic cloves
- onion
- fresh rosemary
- cannellini beans
- vegetable or chicken broth
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- parmesan cheese
- baby spinach
How to Make Garlic Parmesan White Beans and Greens
This is an easy on pot meal that is incredibly simple to make. To start heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the sliced garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the crispy garlic from the skillet and set aside, leaving at least 1 tbsp of the oil.
Add the diced onion and chopped rosemarry to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions are transluscent. Add in the cannellini beans, broth, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Add in the parmesan cheese in batches, ensuring it gets fully incorporated. Stir in the baby spinach and cook until it has wilted. Divide among 4 bowls (2 bowls for a larger serving) and top with the crispy garlic chips.
If you make these Garlic Parmesan Braised White Beans and Greens be sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!
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Garlic Parmesan Braised White Beans and Greens
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 5-6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
- 2 15.5 oz cans cannellini beans drained
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the sliced garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the garlic from the skillet and set aside, leaving at least 1 tbsp of the oil.
- Add the diced onion and chopped rosemarry to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions are transluscent. Add in the cannellini beans, broth, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Add in the parmesan cheese in batches, ensuring it gets fully incorporated. Stir in the baby spinach and cook until it has wilted.
- Divide among 4 bowls (2 bowls for a larger serving) and top with the crispy garlic chips.
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Brianna Simmons says
Such an easy vegetarian dinner, perfect for busy weeknights!