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Cannellini Beans with Feta and Sumac

A refreshing Mediterranean recipe highlighting creamy cannellini beans elevated by the citrusy punch of sumac and savory feta cheese.

Easy 10 min prep 10 min cook 20 min total 4 servings 4.9/10

Ready in

20 minutes

Makes 4 servings

About This Recipe

A refreshing Mediterranean recipe highlighting creamy cannellini beans elevated by the citrusy punch of sumac and savory feta cheese.

A simple yet stunning Mediterranean dish combining creamy cannellini beans with tangy sumac and rich feta.

Ratings

Expert Rating

4.9

95% confidence

Final Score

4.9

90% confidence

Category Scores

9.5

Taste

9.5

Difficulty

9.0

Presentation

9.0

Nutrition

9.5

Value

9.5

Instructions

9.0

Ingredients

9.5

Time Accuracy

9.5

Would Make Again

9.4

Overall

Cooking Timeline

Prep 10 min

Cook 10 min

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

2 cans cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)

Seasoning

1 tbsp sumac
1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Toppings

1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Equipment

Skillet Medium-sized for warming beans
Colander For rinsing beans
Serving dish

Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and gently sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
2

Add the rinsed cannellini beans to the skillet, stirring gently until warmed through.
3

Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice and half of the sumac.
4

Transfer the bean mixture to a serving dish.
5

Top with crumbled feta cheese, fresh chopped parsley, the remaining sumac, and a final drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Nutrition

Calories 280

Protein 12g

Carbs 32g

Fat 11g

Fiber 8g

Sugar 2g

Sodium 420g

Serving Size 1 serving

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

A brilliantly quick, flavorful, and healthy Mediterranean dish loaded with texture and tang.

Pros

Quick and easy
Bold Mediterranean flavors
High in fiber

Cons

Requires fresh sumac for best flavor profile

Overview

A simple yet stunning Mediterranean dish combining creamy cannellini beans with tangy sumac and rich feta.

AI Insights

Summary

A refreshing Mediterranean recipe highlighting creamy cannellini beans elevated by the citrusy punch of sumac and savory feta cheese.

Tips

Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil since it heavily influences the dressing flavor
Add fresh mint along with parsley for an extra aromatic kick
Serve with warm crusty bread to soak up the olive oil and juices