Vegetarian Piccata with Cannellini Beans
A heartwarming twist on the classic Piccata, featuring creamy cannellini beans and a zesty lemon-caper sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Introduce the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in cannellini beans, vegetable broth, lemon juice, and capers. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for easy incorporation. Fresh ingredients elevate the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
