#whitebeansalad

https://www.fromachefskitchen.com/tuscan-cherry-tomato-white-bean-salad/

This warm white bean salad with lemon and garlic is full of flavor and good for you nutrients, making it a filling and healthy meal. The hemp seed pesto gives the dish a delicious nutty and creamy taste, and the garlic and lemon give it a bright and deep flavor.

Ingredients: 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 4 cloves garlic, minced. Zest and juice of 1 lemon. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 cups baby spinach. 1/4 cup hemp seeds. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves. 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves. 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast. 2 tablespoons lemon juice. 2 tablespoons water. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute, until the garlic smells good. Put in the white beans that have been drained and rinsed. Salt and pepper should be added. Combine everything well, then cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the beans are warm all the way through. Put nutritional yeast, lemon juice, water, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Add the hemp seeds and blend or process until the ingredients are smooth. If you need to, add more water to get the consistency you want. Blend until smooth. Warm white beans and baby spinach should be put together in a serving bowl. Spread the hemp seed pesto out on the salad and gently toss it to cover it all. Enjoy while still warm!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

In this Grilled Zucchini Pasta Salad, soft grilled zucchini is mixed with salty tortellini, creamy white beans, and sweet cherry tomatoes. A simple balsamic vinaigrette is used to dress the salad. This dish is great for picnics, potlucks, or dinner during the week because it's cool and filling.

Ingredients: 1 lb tortellini pasta. 2 medium zucchinis, sliced. 1 can 15 oz white beans, drained and rinsed. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/4 cup olive oil. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. 2 cloves garlic, minced. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh basil leaves, chopped for garnish.

Instructions: Warm the grill up to a medium-high level. Follow the directions on the package to cook the tortellini. Once it's done, drain it and set it aside to cool. Put sliced zucchini, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss to coat. About 34 minutes on each side, grill the zucchini slices until they are soft and a little charred. Put cooked tortellini, grilled zucchini, white beans, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl. To make the dressing, mix the rest of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl with a whisk. Add the dressing to the pasta salad and gently toss everything together. Before serving, top with chopped fresh basil leaves. Have fun!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes