Italian/Mediterranean•quick
Garlic Parmesan White Beans
Hands down the quickest, easiest white beans recipe you’ll ever make! It's ready in 15 minutes! You just need 2 cans of cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, garlic, cheese, and bold Mediterranean spices.
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
4
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, (minced)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, (drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, (halved)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- 1
In a large pan, warm 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook briefly, tossing regularly, until just golden.
- 2
Add the cannellini beans and ½ cup water. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and the spices. Add the tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally until warmed through (about 10 minutes)
- 3
Stir in the parsley, cheese, and lemon juice.
- 4
Finish with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately with pita or your favorite crusty bread.