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Easy One-Pan Lemon Garlic White Beans Recipe with Wilted Greens

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A quick and nourishing one-pan dish featuring creamy white beans, bright lemon, garlic, and tender wilted greens. Perfect for busy weeknights and meatless meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked or 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium lemon, zest and juice
  • 4 cups loosely packed fresh greens (spinach, kale, or Swiss chard)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • A handful of chopped parsley or basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the canned beans thoroughly. Wash and roughly chop your greens (about 4 cups loosely packed). Zest and juice the lemon separately and set aside.
  2. Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in your skillet until hot but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook gently, stirring often, for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and golden but not browned.
  4. Toss in the drained white beans. Stir to coat them in the garlic oil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Sprinkle in salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well to combine flavors.
  6. Pour in the lemon juice and sprinkle the zest evenly over the beans. Stir immediately to distribute the brightness.
  7. Add the chopped greens on top of the beans. Gently press them down into the warm beans and stir occasionally until wilted but still bright green, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  9. Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Avoid burning the garlic by cooking gently over medium heat and stirring often. Use a lid briefly to help wilt tougher greens like kale. Rinsing canned beans reduces excess sodium and canned flavor. Adding a fried egg on top boosts protein. Fresh lemon zest is preferred over bottled juice for best flavor.

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