Brothy Beans

Course: Appetizer, Entree, Vegetarian

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brothy beans, cannellini beans recipe, white beans recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Calories: 652kcal

Author: Colleen Kennedy

This easy to make Brothy Beans recipe is so comforting and flavorful. You can easily vary this to your taste. Dipping crust bread into these vegetarian beans is incredibly delicious!

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Ingredients

2 TBS avocado oil or olive oil
1 cup onions I prefer sweet / Vidalia onions
2 cloves fresh garlic or 3-4 cloves if you really like garlic (yum)
salt & black pepper to taste however don't be shy with the black pepper
red pepper flakes to taste
2 15 oz cans cannellini beans cans come between 15-16 oz typically you can use the whole can
16 oz vegetable stock 2 cups
Parmesan rind (if you have one)
a small of sprigs of fresh thyme tied in a small bundle (optional)
2 handfuls fresh spinach or similar above-mentioned variations as much or as little as desired. chop off any thick stems
squeeze of fresh lemon juice
¾ cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese more or less to your taste

Instructions

In a skillet with 2 inch or so deep sides, heat your oil and onions. Sauté onions for a few minutes, just until transparent. Add in garlic, black pepper and red pepper flakes and sauté another minute.
Add you drained and rinsed beans and stir until incorporated.
Add in stock, Parmesan rind, and fresh thyme if using. Bring to a simmer and then lower heat to just a soft simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adding additional broth if you feel its necessary.
Remove from heat and remove rind if it has not melted away. Remove thyme bundle (if using) and discard.
Add in spinach or basil or greens of your choice. Stirring to combine. IF adding a more robust green other than spinach, add it earlier to allow it co cook while mixture simmers.
Add in shredded Parmesan and additional black pepper. Taste for saltiness and add salt if cheese has not added enough salt flavor for your taste.
Serve in a bowl alongside cursty bread. Garnish with basil ribbons and/or additional shredded Parmesan & red pepper flakes and enjoy!

Notes

If not adding spinach to these Brothy Beans, definitely add in a handful of fresh basil that has been cut into ribbons.

Store leftovers in a glass sealed container or mason jar and enjoy within 3 days. Reheat on stove or in microwave.

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