White Bean Casserole with Asparagus, Leeks and Lemon
You love it when I suggest legume casserole recipes, so here I’ve got a springtime version packed with freshness! Grilled asparagus is the perfect garnish for this dish, and lemon zest is essential!
- Servings: 4
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
Canned white beans are an excellent base for quick, economical and nutritious meals. They are rich in fiber and vegetable protein. In this recipe, the addition of lemon balances the richness of the cream and adds a lovely freshness, while grilled asparagus adds a seasonal touch and a light crunch. It’s the perfect kind of dish for spring, both comforting and light.
Yes, this recipe would taste great with chickpeas!
Cook them over a medium-high heat, handling them as little as possible. They should be golden brown on the outside and still slightly crunchy on the inside!
white beans
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) olive oil
- 3 small leeks, cut into 1 cm slices
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) crushed fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine
- 2 cans 540 ml white beans, well rinsed and drained
- 1 cup (250 ml) salt-reduced vegetable broth
- 1 cup (250 ml) vegetable or regular cream
- 2 teaspoon (10 ml) nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey
- 3 tablespoon (45 ml) lemon juice
- Pepper, to taste
Grilled asparagus
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus, washed and trimmed
- 1 pinch salt
Toppings
- 1/3 cup (15 g) coarsely chopped parsley
- Zest of 1 well-washed lemon
Creamy Zucchini White Beans
- In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat and cook the leeks for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, dried oregano, fennel seeds and salt and cook for a further 4 minutes.
- Deglaze with white wine and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Add the white beans, stock, cream, baking powder and honey and stir well. Add lemon juice and pepper and stir again gently.
Grilled asparagus
- In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and grill asparagus for 5 minutes, turning only a few times. Serve the asparagus with the white bean casserole and remaining toppings.
