The Best Cannellini Beans Recipe

It can be your favorite new meatless main dish, or you can serve it as a side. Plus, it’s super quick to make. I whip it up in no time! Give your favorite white beans a big time upgrade. I think you’re going to come back to this one again and again… Beans and legumes are among the healthiest, and most budget friendly of ingredients. And they can go with such a variety of flavors. Be it Indian Dal, Greek Fasolada Soup, or our favorite Puerto Rican Habichuelas Guisadas, there’s always a new way to cook with them. This time, I went with a Mediterranean kind of theme, and the results were a total hit!

Ingredients

Cannellini beans – I use canned, but will include instructions for dried as well. Extra virgin olive oil – Plenty. Garlic – Also plenty. Cherry tomatoes – Halved. Parmesan cheese – Freshly shredded. Fresh herbs – Oregano, thyme and parsley. Salt & pepper

Cannellini Beans Recipe

First, I heat up some olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the garlic until it smells amazing. Then, I add in the beans, tomatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper, and let them cook for around 15 minutes. After that, I stir in some parmesan cheese for that extra creaminess. To finish it off, I sprinkle on more parsley and drizzle some more olive oil before serving it up hot.

How to Prepare Dried Cannellini Beans

When I’m using dried beans, I always soak them first. I add about 1.5 cups of dried beans to a large pot and cover them with at least 2 inches of cold water. Then, I let them soak for at least 8 hours. Once they’re done soaking, I drain them and refill the pot with fresh water. I make sure to salt generously. Then, I bring the water to a boil and reduce it to a simmer. I let the beans cook for about 2 hours, or until they’re nice and soft to my liking.

How to Serve

I love these cannellini beans as a meatless main course along with rice, pasta or our No Knead Bread. If you wish to serve them as a side, here are some main dishes that pair well:

Skillet Pork Chops Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers Greek Chicken Souvlaki Caprese Stuffed Portobellos Mediterranean Zucchini Boats Pesto Bruschetta Chicken

Make this easy and amazingly tasty cannellini beans recipe. You’ll be so glad you did. This is definitely one of those dishes that belong in your regular rotation. Make sure to save or pin this recipe, we’re pretty sure you’ll be coming back to it. And be sure to subscribe to GypsyPlate, we’re always cooking up new recipes for you!