Go Back
–+ servings
one pot creamy alfredo beans (high protein)

One Pot Alfredo Beans (high protein)

These One Pot Alfredo Beans are a tasty high protein and high fiber dinner recipe.
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine american italian fusion
Servings 4
Calories 576 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 finely chopped shallot
  • 4-6 cloves minced garlic adjust to your garlic preference - I used 6 cloves
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt adjust to your saltiness preference
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 cup bone broth sub vegetable broth if desired
  • 2 cups whole milk DO NOT use low fat milk, coconut milk can work as a dairy free sub
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • juice from ¼ lemon
  • 2 cups finely chopped kale you can omit this if desired
  • 3 cans Cannellini beans - drained

optional toppings and sides

  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • toasted sourdough optional but recommended!!
  • fresh chopped basil

Optional cashew pesto

  • ¼ cup cashews
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tablespoons parmesan chunks
  • juice from ½ lemon
  • pinch salt/pepper
  • 1 cup fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Heat butter over medium heat until melted. Add garlic and shallot. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add all remaining ingredients to the pot except for the kale, stir to combine. Bring to a simmer - being careful not to boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Mash about ¼ of the beans using a potato masher (a jar or spatula would also work). Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  • Turn heat to low, add kale and stir to combine until wilted. Turn off heat and let beans cool for at least 5 minutes, they will thicken as they cool.
  • If you are making the pesto, add all pesto ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth. Stop to scrape the sides down as needed.
  • Top beans off with pesto and red pepper flakes if using, serve and enjoy.

Notes

The beans are still delicious without the pesto, I added this more so for a colorful garnish. Store bought pesto also works great.

Nutrition

Calories: 576kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 35gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 937mgPotassium: 1789mgFiber: 17gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1541IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 548mgIron: 10mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!