Creamy Italian White Beans
These creamy Italian white beans are a quick, vegan, high-protein meal made with simple ingredients and ready in just 15 minutes! They're great in a time crunch when you still want to fuel your body with something healthy & delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 sweet onion diced small
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ¾ cup vegan chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 can (15oz) white beans like cannellini or navy beans
- to taste salt & pepper
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch +2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add the diced sweet onion to a nonstick pan over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden. Add a splash of water as needed to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning. Let cook for about 30 seconds to bloom the flavors.
- Pour in the vegan chicken broth and add the nutritional yeast. Stir well to combine.
- Add the drained and rinsed white beans. Stir and let everything simmer for 5–7 minutes so the flavors can meld.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Pour it into the pan and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes, until the sauce becomes thick and creamy.
- Add salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar and red pepper flakes (if using) to taste. Serve warm on toast, over potatoes, rice, or alongside veggies for a simple, cozy meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5recipe | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 1g | Potassium: 1093mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 6mg
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