Marry Me White Beans
A heartwarming dish featuring creamy cannellini beans, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs, perfect for impressing a date or enjoying on a cozy afternoon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your kitchen: Start by gathering all your ingredients and utensils.
- Sauté the garlic: In a medium-sized pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes: Toss in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Gently fold in cannellini beans: Add the drained and rinsed beans to the pot and fold them in gently.
- Pour in the broth: Add the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Season with oregano: After 10 minutes, sprinkle in the dried oregano and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Finish with fresh herbs: Taste and adjust seasoning; then stir in fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
This dish thickens as it cools, so add a splash of water or broth when reheating to maintain consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: white beans, casseroles, vegetarian, comforting, easy recipe