Grilled White Beans with Lotus Root
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a dish I've fallen in love with lately: grilled white beans paired with delicate lotus root. It's such a simple combination, really, taking just under an hour from start to finish, which makes it perfect for weeknight dinners when you don't want to fuss too much. White beans are fantastic because they're packed with fiber and plant based protein, keeping you satisfied for hours. The whole thing comes together easily with basic pantry staples and a hot grill, creating something that tastes elegant but feels completely approachable. The nutty beans contrast beautifully with the crispy, slightly sweet lotus root, all brightened up with fresh lemon and aromatic rosemary.
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Ingredients
- 400 gwhite beans
- 2 mediumlotus root
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 1 tsplemon zest
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 2 sprigsfresh rosemary
- 4garlic cloves
- 1 tspred pepper flakes
- 237 mlfresh parsley
- 2 tbsplemon juice
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium heat.
- 2
Rinse and drain the white beans.
- 3
Cut the lotus root into 1-inch slices.
- 4
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- 5
Add the white beans and lotus root to the bowl and toss to coat.
- 6
Place the coated beans and lotus root on the grill.
- 7
Grill for 10 minutes, flip and grill for another 10 minutes.
- 8
Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the grilled beans and lotus root.
- 9
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it on top.
- 10
Drizzle lemon juice over the dish and serve.
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