Creamy Lemon and Garlic Butter Beans with Roasted Zucchini and Fresh Basil

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Thinly slice the zucchini and onions.
  2. 2Thinly slice the zucchini and onions.
  3. 3Thinly slice the zucchini and onions.
  4. 4Peel and mince garlic cloves.
  5. 5Peel and mince garlic cloves.
  6. 6Peel and mince garlic cloves.
  7. 7Cut the peel off half of the lemon and slice into thin strips.
  8. 8Cut the peel off half of the lemon and slice into thin strips.
  9. 9Cut the peel off half of the lemon and slice into thin strips.
  10. 10Toss zucchini in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
  11. 11Toss zucchini in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
  12. 12Toss zucchini in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper.
  13. 13If using an air fryer, toss the zucchini in at 425°F for 15-18 minutes, flipping a couple of times to avoid burning. If using an oven, roast for 20 minutes at 400°F, flipping halfway.
  14. 14If using an air fryer, toss the zucchini in at 425°F for 15-18 minutes, flipping a couple of times to avoid burning. If using an oven, roast for 20 minutes at 400°F, flipping halfway.
  15. 15If using an air fryer, toss the zucchini in at 425°F for 15-18 minutes, flipping a couple of times to avoid burning. If using an oven, roast for 20 minutes at 400°F, flipping halfway.
  16. 16To a non-stick frying pan on medium-low heat, add the olive oil and sliced onions, stirring often.
  17. 17To a non-stick frying pan on medium-low heat, add the olive oil and sliced onions, stirring often.
  18. 18To a non-stick frying pan on medium-low heat, add the olive oil and sliced onions, stirring often.
  19. 19After a few minutes, add the minced garlic and lemon strips, continuing to stir often.
  20. 20After a few minutes, add the minced garlic and lemon strips, continuing to stir often.
  21. 21After a few minutes, add the minced garlic and lemon strips, continuing to stir often.
  22. 22Drain and rinse two cans of butter beans, setting aside 2/3 cup for the sauce.
  23. 23Drain and rinse two cans of butter beans, setting aside 2/3 cup for the sauce.
  24. 24Drain and rinse two cans of butter beans, setting aside 2/3 cup for the sauce.
  25. 25Turn the onions down to low while you blend the sauce.
  26. 26Turn the onions down to low while you blend the sauce.
  27. 27Turn the onions down to low while you blend the sauce.
  28. 28To a blender, add about 1/3 of the sautéed onions and lemon from the pan, 2/3 cup of butter beans, tofu, nutritional yeast, salt, juice from the entire lemon, and water.
  29. 29To a blender, add about 1/3 of the sautéed onions and lemon from the pan, 2/3 cup of butter beans, tofu, nutritional yeast, salt, juice from the entire lemon, and water.
  30. 30To a blender, add about 1/3 of the sautéed onions and lemon from the pan, 2/3 cup of butter beans, tofu, nutritional yeast, salt, juice from the entire lemon, and water.
  31. 31Blend until smooth and creamy.
  32. 32Blend until smooth and creamy.
  33. 33Blend until smooth and creamy.
  34. 34Add the remaining butter beans to the pan, then add the sauce from the blender and bring to a simmer.
  35. 35Add the remaining butter beans to the pan, then add the sauce from the blender and bring to a simmer.
  36. 36Add the remaining butter beans to the pan, then add the sauce from the blender and bring to a simmer.
  37. 37Finely chop basil leaves.
  38. 38Finely chop basil leaves.
  39. 39Finely chop basil leaves.
  40. 40Remove from heat, dish up, top with the roasted zucchini and chopped basil, and enjoy!
  41. 41Remove from heat, dish up, top with the roasted zucchini and chopped basil, and enjoy!
  42. 42Remove from heat, dish up, top with the roasted zucchini and chopped basil, and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 cans butter beans
  • 2 cans butter beans
  • 2 cans butter beans
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 75 gram firm tofu
  • 75 gram firm tofu
  • 75 gram firm tofu
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • toasted bread
  • toasted bread
  • toasted bread
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper

Equipment

air fryerovennon-stick frying panblender

Tips

  • Serve with toasted sourdough bread.