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White Bean Garlic Lemon

White Bean Garlic Lemon

This White Bean Garlic Lemon recipe is a quick and flavorful dish combining cannellini beans, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks & Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 2 cups cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
For the Flavor
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For the Garnish
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • medium skillet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Gather all your ingredients on the countertop.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Combine the drained cannellini beans and lemon juice into the skillet. Gently stir and cook for another minute.
  4. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally add red pepper flakes.
  5. Cook on low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Finish by removing from heat and stirring in the chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and avoid burning the garlic during sautéing.

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