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Cheesy Beans and Leeks

Cheesy Beans and Leeks: Your New Cozy Comfort Dish

Discover Cheesy Beans and Leeks, a warm and comforting vegetarian dish that’s easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 medium leeks sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, to taste
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
For the Creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup vegetarian pecorino cheese grated
For the Brightness
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest fresh
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over low heat in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add 2 sliced leeks and 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir in 1 teaspoon of fresh rosemary and thyme.
  3. Sauté for about 8-10 minutes until leeks are soft and translucent.
  4. Stir in 2 cups of drained and rinsed cannellini beans and 1 cup of vegetable broth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
  7. Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until creamy.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup of grated vegetarian pecorino cheese, lemon juice, and zest.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 21gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 11gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in portioned containers for up to 3 months.

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