Garlic Parmesan White Beans

Hands down the quickest, easiest white beans recipe you’ll ever make! It's ready in 15 minutes! You just need 2 cans of cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, garlic, cheese, and bold Mediterranean spices.

Cook time: PT15M

Rating

4.96 stars (333 reviews)

Keywords

cannellini beans, garlic white beans, white beans recipe

Ingredients

3 to 4 garlic cloves, (minced)
Extra virgin olive oil
2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, (drained)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, (halved)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ to 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano
Juice of half a lemon

Cuisine

Italian/Mediterranean

Steps

In a large pan, warm 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook briefly, tossing regularly, until just golden.
Add the cannellini beans and ½ cup water. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and the spices. Add the tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally until warmed through (about 10 minutes)
Stir in the parsley, cheese, and lemon juice.
Finish with a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately with pita or your favorite crusty bread.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 316.7 kcal
Carbohydrates: 50.5 g
Protein: 21.2 g
Fat: 4.2 g
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Cholesterol: 10.8 mg
Sodium: 498.3 mg
Sugar: 1.8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g

Reviews

Kathy Young on 2025-09-08 (5 stars):
I make this on a regular basis. Sometimes I add a handfull or two of fresh spinach and/or leftover roast chicken. I serve it as a side or main dish. It's quick, easy & healthy.
Fran on 2025-09-07 (5 stars):
OH -- thank you! I LOVE FETA! I'll make it twice -- the way it is written and then again with Feta! So simple -- and SO nutritious. Also, I'm going to use half the tomatoes (I'm not a big fan of them) AND put in spinach!
Monika on 2025-09-04 (5 stars):
My family loves this recipe. With a nice salad of mixed greens and naan to soak up the juices, we have this on repeat!
Alisa Elliott on 2025-09-03 (5 stars):
Just delicious! Perfect for a chilly day. I didn’t have parsley so used basil instead. Used as a warm dip with pita chips, so good!
Nancy Powers on 2025-08-21 (5 stars):
Sooo good! It took a lot longer than 15 min with husband prepping but worth it! Love your recipes. Thank you
Gail Gordon on 2025-08-21 (5 stars):
As with all these recipes,you can make them the first time and serve it for guests. Comes together beautifully. Prepare all the ingredients in advance as it's quick. Didn't have pecorino so I substituted feta. Delicious.
Helen R on 2025-08-18 (5 stars):
Followed comments and added a sautéed white onion. Also a dash of cream before serving. An absolute banger.
Alison on 2025-08-15 (5 stars):
So delicious! A big hug in a bowl!
Janice on 2025-08-03 (5 stars):
So easy to make and very tasty.
Laura on 2025-08-01 (5 stars):
Delicious. I ate it as my entree. Next time I'll saute some onion & add some spinach. So easy as well.
Anna Marie on 2025-07-22 (5 stars):
So easy and delicious!!