Mediterranean · Dinner

30‑Minute Easy White Beans and Greens

A quick Mediterranean-inspired skillet meal with white beans, tomato paste, kale, lemon, and Parmesan. It is nourishing, plant-forward, and well suited for vegetarian meal prep.

3
Servings
30 min
Cook time
402
Calories
22 g
Protein
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30-Minute Easy White Beans and Greens

Ingredients

12 items
Servings
3
  • 550 g White beans
    drained and rinsed if canned
  • 350 ml Vegetable Broth
  • 80 g Kale
    chopped
  • 60 g Tomato paste
  • 25 g Parmesan cheese
    grated
  • 4 cloves Garlic
    minced
  • ½ pcs Onions
    diced
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
    or oil of choice
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • Chili flakes
    or to taste
  • Salt
    or to taste
  • Bread
    optional; toasted

Required equipment

  • Stovetop
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Instructions

11 steps
  1. 1

    Dice ½ pcs Onions and mince 4 cloves Garlic.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp Olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.

  3. 3

    Add the Onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent.

  4. 4

    Stir in the Garlic and cook until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Stir in the 80 g Kale and cook for 3 minutes until wilted

  6. 6

    Add 550 g White beans, 60 g Tomato paste, and 350 ml Vegetable Broth to the pan.

  7. 7

    Use a wooden spoon to mash some of the White beans into the sauce.

  8. 8

    Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 6 minutes until the liquid has reduced.

  9. 9

    Turn off the heat and stir in 25 g Parmesan cheese, Salt, Chili flakes and 1 tbsp Lemon juice.

  10. 10

    Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

  11. 11

    Portion into meal-prep containers and add optional Parmesan cheese or toasted Bread when ready to eat.

Nutrition per servingCalculated from the ingredients used at 3 servings.
402
Kcal
22 g
Protein
38 g
Carbohydrates
13 g
Fat
Recipe details
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Mediterranean
  • ≤30 min
  • Balanced macros
  • Beans
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Easy
  • Egg-free
  • Heart-healthy
  • High Fiber
  • Make-ahead
  • Meal prep
  • Nut-free
  • One-pan
  • Quick
  • Reheats well
  • Savory
  • Soy-free
  • Vegetarian
  • Weeknight

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