Irresistible Creamy White Beans with Parmesan and Lemon
Creamy, cozy, and bright all at once, these white beans taste like a little bowl of comfort with a fresh twist. Perfect for easy dinners when you still want something special.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Red pepper flakes, optional
Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook shallot until soft.Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.Stir in beans and warm for 2 minutes.Add broth, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and bring to a gentle simmer.Mash a portion of the beans to create a creamy base.Simmer until thick and glossy, then remove from heat.Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.Add lemon zest and juice, adjust seasoning, and garnish before serving