Easy, 5-Minute Cannellini Bean Side Dish
Pan-Fried Cannellini Beans Seasoned with Garlic
A simple, delectable, and filling side dish perfect for steak, roast, pork, or any main course. Using cannellini beans, a few herbs, and minimal effort, this dish is ready in just 15 minutes!
- Servings: 4-6
- Difficulty: A breeze!
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Active Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients (7)
- 2 cans cannellini beans
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons roasted garlic (or as preferred)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 finely diced large shallot
- A dash of red pepper for heat (optional)
- Olive oil to sauté
Whip It Up!
- Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add garlic and shallot, sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add beans (drained but not rinsed), seasoning, and sauté on medium-high until cooked through, about 5 minutes. If needed, add some broth, white wine or water to deglaze the pan.
Enjoy your quick and scrumptious cannellini bean side dish. Now, didn't I tell you it was easy?
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This dish highlights cannellini beans' hearty and satisfying texture combined with aromatic roasted garlic, fresh parsley and thyme, and the bite of red pepper. Serve this versatile side with grilled meats for an unforgettable meal!
In case you haven't roasted your own garlic, don't fret! Just grab a pre-roasted garlic head from the grocery store. No judgment here! And don't shy away from adjusting the garlic and red pepper amounts to your taste. Happy cooking!
- The nutritious recipes that this side dish from cannellini beans offers are a great complement to your main course, whether it's steak, roast, or pork.
- To prepare this 5-minute side dish, you'll need ingredients like cannellini beans, roasted garlic, fresh parsley, thyme, shallot, red pepper, and olive oil.
- The yield of this easy recipe is ideal for 4 to 6 servings, making it perfect for a family meal or a dinner party.
