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Quick Creamy Flageolet Beans Recipe

Quick and creamy flageolet beans ready in 15 minutes. A simple, tasty side or light meal with fresh herbs and milk.

Make this quick creamy flageolet beans recipe in under 15 minutes. Perfect as a side or light meal with rich flavor and simple ingredients.

Recipe Details

Prep time
5m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
0s
Total time
15m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 150 g flageolet beans canned drained
  • 10 g unsalted butter
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 1 piece shallot minced
  • 50 ml whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

French

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the canned flageolet beans under cold water.
  2. Peel and mince the garlic clove finely.
  3. Peel and mince the shallot finely.
  4. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add the unsalted butter.
  5. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and shallot to the pan.
  6. Cook the garlic and shallot for 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add the drained flageolet beans to the saucepan and stir to combine.
  8. For in the whole milk and add fresh thyme leaves, salt, and ground black pepper.
  9. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is creamy and heated through.
  10. Remove from heat and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Tips

  • Use canned beans for quick preparation but rinse well to reduce sodium.
  • For extra flavor, add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
  • Serve with crusty bread or as a side to grilled meats.

Serving Suggestions

  • crusty bread
  • grilled chicken
  • roasted vegetables

Enjoy this quick creamy flageolet beans recipe as a comforting side or light meal, perfect for busy days and simple dining.


Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 4
  • Sodium (g): 0.15
  • Sugar (g): 1
  • Fat (g): 2
  • Carbohydrates (g): 12
  • Protein (g): 5
  • Calories: 90
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.03
  • Saturated Fat (g): 1.2

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