Grilled White Beans with Bell Pepper
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners that comes together in under an hour. I love how grilling brings out the natural sweetness of bell peppers while the white beans add a creamy texture and wonderful plant based protein. The best part? It's incredibly budget friendly and uses simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. Fresh lemon juice and balsamic vinegar brighten everything up at the end, making this dish feel elegant enough for guests but easy enough for a casual family meal. You'll have a nutritious, satisfying plate in no time.
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Ingredients
- 2white beans
- 4 mediumbell peppers(sliced)
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 1 tspred pepper flakes
- 1lemon(halved)
- 2 tbspfresh parsley(chopped)
- 2 tbspbalsamic vinegar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium heat.
- 2
In a bowl, combine white beans, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Tip: Mix well to coat beans.
- 3
Grill bell peppers and beans for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Keep an eye on the vegetables to prevent burning.
- 4
Squeeze lemon over the grilled beans and peppers.
Tip: Toss gently to distribute the juice.
- 5
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish.
Tip: Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- 6
Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top before serving.
Tip: Enjoy as a tasty side dish.
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