Cannellini Beans

Name: Cannellini Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (13.4 ounces each) no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup unsalted chicken stock; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 fresh rosemary sprig; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Total Time Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 25 mins.

Yield 3 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Easy cannellini beans are inspired by their Italian roots for a protein- and flavor-rich side dish or meal.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (13.4 ounces each) no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup unsalted chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan to medium heat. Add onion; cook until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, cook one minute longer.
Stir in cannellini beans, stock, salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary. Bring to a simmer; cover and cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard thyme and rosemary. Stir in lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 304 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 11g fiber), 14g protein.