Creamy White Beans with Goat Cheese Recipe
This Creamy White Beans with Goat Cheese recipe is a quick and comforting dish that combines tender cannellini beans gently cooked with garlic and enriched with creamy goat’s cheese. Enhanced with fresh rocket and sweet cherry tomatoes, it makes a simple yet satisfying meal perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 400 g tin cannellini beans, drained (240g, or ~1 1/4 cups, when drained)
- 2 tbsp St Helen’s Farm double goat’s cream
- 50 g St Helen’s Farm goat’s cheese, grated (~1/2 cup when grated)
- 50 g (~1/4 cup) frozen peas
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 handful fresh rocket (arugula) – spinach would work well too
- 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Heat oil and cook garlic and beans: Heat the oil in a frying pan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and the drained cannellini beans. Cook gently for a few minutes until the garlic is aromatic and the beans soften slightly. Optionally, gently mash some beans with the back of a spoon to create a creamy texture.
- Add goat’s cream and cheese: Stir in the double goat’s cream and the grated goat’s cheese, mixing well to melt the cheese and create a smooth, creamy sauce around the beans.
- Incorporate peas and season: Add the frozen peas to the pan, mixing them in thoroughly. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes until the peas are fully thawed and warmed through. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add greens and tomatoes: Toss in the fresh rocket (or spinach) and halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for a couple more minutes until the rocket wilts slightly and the tomatoes soften, adding freshness and color to the dish.
- Serve warm: Remove from heat and serve immediately while warm for the best creamy texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute goat’s cheese and cream with plant-based alternatives.
- You can use fresh peas instead of frozen for added sweetness and texture.
- Spinach can be used instead of rocket if preferred.
- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially salt as goat cheese may add some saltiness.
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