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Italian-inspired · Dinner

Basil white bean and zucchini skillet

Basil white bean and zucchini skillet brings together creamy white beans, golden zucchini, tomatoes, farro, and fresh basil in a colorful, weeknight-ready dinner.

About 35 minTotal
About 35 minActive
$Cost
EasyDifficulty
Makes 4 servings
Skillet of basil white bean and zucchini skillet with farro, cannellini beans, zucchini half-moons, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves, served in a light-colored pan on a cloth.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 4 servings

  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups pearled farro
  • 2 zucchini, cut into half-moons
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 1/2 cups pearled farro according to package directions. Keep warm, fluffing or separating it before serving. Combine 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth, 2 cloves garlic, grated, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar into a smooth sauce.

  2. Pat 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained dry, then season with half of 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the main ingredient until it is browned and hot throughout; transfer to a plate.

  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 zucchini, cut into half-moons and 1 pint cherry tomatoes. Cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Return the main ingredient, add the sauce, and simmer 1 to 2 minutes until glossy.

  4. Season with the remaining salt and pepper. Divide the prepared base among four plates, add Basil white bean and zucchini skillet. Finish with 1 cup fresh basil leaves.

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