Flavorful Butter Beans with Leeks
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Delight in these Flavorful Butter Beans with Leeks—a comforting dish bursting with flavor that’s easy enough for weeknight dinners! Try it today!
- Author: Gianna
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- 1 can (about 400g) drained cannellini beans
- 1 leek, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 sprig rosemary, chopped
- 1 sprig thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons white grape juice
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth
- 30g cheddar cheese, grated
- Juice and zest of half a lemon
- Handful parsley, finely chopped
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling. Add the sliced leeks and minced garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the chopped rosemary and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Sauté for another minute to infuse flavors.
- Pour in the white grape juice and let simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add the vegetable broth and drained cannellini beans; stir gently to combine. Simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat; stir in grated cheddar cheese, lemon juice, zest, and parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg