Description
Garlic Parmesan White Beans is a quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish made with tender cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and bold spices, finished with fresh parsley, Parmesan, and Pecorino Romano cheeses. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free recipe makes a perfect appetizer, side dish, or light lunch.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling
- 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ to 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: In a large pan, warm 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook briefly, tossing regularly, until it turns just golden to release its aroma.
- Add Beans and Spices: Add the drained cannellini beans and ½ cup of water to the pan. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, Aleppo pepper, and cumin. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes.
- Simmer Beans: Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and the flavors meld together, about 10 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, shaved Parmesan, grated Pecorino Romano, and lemon juice. Give everything a final mix.
- Serve: Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil and serve immediately, ideally with pita bread or your favorite crusty bread.
Notes
- You can substitute cannellini beans with other white beans like butter beans or great northern beans.
- Canned beans are used for convenience, but dried beans cooked from scratch can also be used.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm the beans gently on the stovetop with a splash of water if needed.
- Pair this dish with quality Mediterranean ingredients such as premium extra virgin olive oil and authentic spices to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Entrée, Side Dish, Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian/Mediterranean