Zoe's Kitchen Braised White Beans

Zoe's braised white beans copycat in a bowl with a sprig of rosemary on top. The background is a blue and white striped cloth napkin with 2 more sprigs of rosemary lying on top.

5 from 6 votes

Zoe's Kitchen Braised White Beans

This copycat recipe of Zoe's Kitchen braised white beans is ready in just 30 minutes! It is vegan, super creamy, and filled with fresh rosemary and garlic.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings: (½ cup each)

Calories: 246kcal

Author: Sarah Pilley

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ cup yellow onion finely chopped, about ¼ onion
3-4 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 cans cannellini beans 15.5-ounces each or 3 cups
1 cup vegetable broth

Instructions

Heat a medium-sized pot to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Sauté ⅓ cup yellow onion and 3-4 cloves garlic for about 2 minutes, until they start to brown.
Add 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon dried oregano. Mix to coat the garlic and onions with the seasonings thoroughly. Sauté for another minute or so until the mixture is bubbly.
Drain and rinse 2 cans cannellini beans. Let the excess water drip off before adding them.
Add the cannellini beans and 1 cup vegetable broth. Mix to coat the beans thoroughly.
Cook the beans on medium to high heat without a lid. Lower the heat if the beans are bubbling up too much. Every 3 to 5 minutes, stir the mixture. Smash the beans with a spatula along the side of the pot to help break down the beans.
For a soup-like consistency, cook for 10 minutes. For creamier beans and to absorb most of the broth, cook for 20 minutes.

Notes

Storage: Store creamy braised white beans in an airtight container once cooled to room temperature. Refrigerate the beans for 3 to 4 days or freeze for 2 to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.

Reheating: For best results, reheat Zoe’s white beans on a stovetop over low heat. The beans thicken in the refrigerator but should regain some moisture once reheated. If needed, you can add a little water or broth to revive the creamy texture.

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