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A cozy bowl of one-pot brothy beans with fresh herbs and a lemon wedge, ready to eat.

Quick way to grow 5-Min Prep One-Pot Brothy Beans with Herbs & Lemon

This one-pot brothy beans recipe is incredibly easy to make, requiring only 5 minutes of prep time. It's packed with fresh herbs and bright lemon, making it a flavorful and comforting meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cans canned cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.0 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in rinsed and drained cannellini beans, vegetable broth, rosemary, and thyme.
  • Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  • Remove rosemary and thyme sprigs. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. This dish pairs well with crusty bread for dipping.