Lemony Brothy White Beans
A simple pot of brothy white beans built for mix-and-match bowls. Gentle onion, garlic, and lemon keep it versatile so it can sit beside pork, chicken, or beef without fighting for attention.
Back to full listIngredients
- Dry white beans 1 cup, soaked overnight pantry/assumed staple
- Yellow onion 1/2 lb, diced $1.49/lb
- Garlic 3 cloves, minced $1.50 each
- Simple Truth Organic low sodium chicken broth or water 2 cups broth plus water as needed $1.79 sale per 32 oz
- Fresh lemon 1/2 lemon $4.99 per 2 lb bag
- Parsley 1 tablespoon chopped $1.69 each
- Salt, black pepper, oil as needed pantry
Instructions
- Prep 1 cup dry white beans from pantry by soaking overnight, then draining. Dice 1/2 lb Jumbo Yellow Onion at $1.49/lb. Mince 3 cloves Garlic from 1 bulb at $1.50 each. Chop 1 tablespoon Parsley at $1.69 each. Cut 1/2 lemon from the Kroger Fresh Lemons Bag at $4.99 per 2 lb bag.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the 1/2 lb diced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Add the 3 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds.
- Add the soaked 1 cup dry white beans, 2 cups Simple Truth Organic Low Sodium Free Range Chicken Broth at $1.79 sale per 32 oz, and enough water to cover the beans by about 2 inches.
- Bring to a simmer, then cook gently for 25 to 35 minutes until the beans are tender. Add more water if needed during cooking.
- Season the cooked beans with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then stir in juice from the 1/2 lemon and the 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
- Cool the beans in some of their broth so they stay moist through the week.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $4-6
Health notes: About 180-220 calories per serving. Excellent fiber and plant protein, plus minerals that help round out a weekly prep plan.
Drink pairing: No wine pairing needed for this prep component.