Grilled White Beans and Asparagus
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite go to meals when I want something nutritious but don't have much time. White beans are packed with protein and fiber, so they keep me satisfied for hours, and the whole dish comes together in just 45 minutes total. The beauty of this recipe is how simple it is: just toss some fresh asparagus with creamy beans, garlicky olive oil, and bright lemon juice, then get a nice char on everything. It's the kind of dish that tastes like you fussed in the kitchen, but honestly requires barely any effort. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests without stress.
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Ingredients
- 473 mlwhite beans
- 1 bunchasparagus
- 4garlic(minced)
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 1 largelemon
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tsppepper
- 1 tspred pepper flakes
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Rinse and drain white beans.
- 3
Trim asparagus and set aside.
- 4
In a bowl, combine garlic, olive oil, juice from half the lemon, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 5
Toss beans and asparagus in the mixture.
- 6
Grill beans and asparagus for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender.
- 7
Squeeze remaining lemon juice over the dish.
- 8
Serve hot.
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