Suitable for any meal, this dish revamps canned beans into an upscale and hearty side. In under 10 minutes, you can enjoy Creamy White Beans topped with your favorite herbs on hand.
1/2cupcoconut milk, broth, or water (or any combination of these)
fresh herbs
squeeze of lemon
Instructions
Heat a large skillet with olive oil. Add garlic and cook until translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
Add white beans to the skillet and season to taste with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Turn up the heat to allow the beans to crisp and brown slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
Turn down the heat, and mash 1/3 of the beans with the back of a spatula.
Add only 1/3 cup of your coconut milk, broth, or water (or a combination of the three) and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Let the beans reduce in the liquid until they become evenly creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add remaining liquid, if needed, to reach your desired creaminess. Season to taste.
Top with fresh chives and a squeeze of lemon, or your preferred flavors: fresh parsley, chili flakes, parmesan cheese, feta, or flaky sea salt.
Notes
This recipe works well with cannellini beans or butter beans.
The calorie count includes using 1/2 cup coconut milk in the recipe.
Keyword cannellini beans, dairy free, easy, gluten free, heart healthy, side dish, simple side, vegetarian, white beans