Grilled White Beans with Leek
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
One of my favorite go to weeknight dinners is this grilled white beans with leek because it comes together in less than an hour and honestly tastes like you spent way more time in the kitchen than you actually did. White beans are packed with fiber and protein, so this dish keeps me feeling satisfied long after dinner is over. The leeks get wonderfully charred on the grill, and combined with fresh lemon and garlic, they transform these humble beans into something really special. It's budget friendly, super simple, and makes a fantastic side dish or light main course depending on what else you're serving.
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Ingredients
- 400 gwhite beans
- 2leeks(thinly sliced)
- 4garlic cloves
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 1 tbsplemon zest
- 2 tbsplemon juice
- 2 tbspchopped parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Rinse and drain the white beans.
- 3
In a bowl, combine the beans, sliced leeks, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Grill the bean mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Flip the mixture and grill for another 10 minutes.
- 6
Remove from grill and sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped parsley.
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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