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creamy lemony white beans with roasted courgettes & cheesy toast

A comforting and vibrant bowl of tender white beans simmered in a zesty lemon-garlic cream sauce, studded with golden roasted courgettes. Served alongside crunchy, cheesy toasted bread for dipping, this dish makes for a hearty vegetarian lunch or light dinner.

rach

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mainMediterranean2 servingsvegetarian
Creamy Lemony White Beans with Roasted Courgettes & Cheesy Toast - Image 1
10
prep (min)
20
cook (min)
30
total (min)
  • •2 cans (400g each) butter beans or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • •2 medium courgettes (zucchini), sliced into half-moons
  • •3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • •2 cloves garlic, minced
  • •1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped
  • •1 cup vegetable broth
  • •0.5 cup heavy cream or crème fraîche
  • •1 whole lemon (zest and juice)
  • •0.25 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
  • •4 slices crusty sourdough bread
  • •1 cup grated cheddar or gruyère cheese
  • •1 pinch salt and black pepper