Description
A quick and flavorful 5-minute cannellini bean recipe perfect for a light meal or side dish. This easy sauté combines aromatic spices with tender cannellini beans, enhanced by fresh onion and garlic, and is best served with a fresh tomato cucumber salad, olives, and creamy tzatziki.
Ingredients
Beans & Spices
- 1 cup cannellini beans, canned
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp mint
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Optional: red pepper flakes to taste
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Other
- Olive oil or coconut oil, for sautéing (about 1-2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Rinse and drain the cannellini beans thoroughly. Chop the onion into small pieces and mince the garlic clove finely to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add olive oil or coconut oil. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for about a minute until fragrant and slightly softened but not browned.
- Add the beans: Stir in the drained cannellini beans and cook for an additional minute to warm the beans through and mingle the flavors.
- Spice it up: Sprinkle in the coriander, mint, basil, cumin, and if desired, a pinch of red pepper flakes. Stir well to coat each bean evenly with the spices for a harmonious flavor throughout the dish.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately with a fresh tomato and cucumber salad, olives, and a side of tzatziki for a complete Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Notes
- For more heat, add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne.
- Use fresh herbs if available for a more vibrant flavor.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for more servings.
- For a vegan version, ensure the side tzatziki is dairy-free or omitted.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
