Healthy Recipes · Pasta & Noodles
Lemon-Garlic Broccoli Pasta with White Beans Serves 4 · 25 minutes
Whole-grain pasta with broccoli and white beans in a bright lemon-garlic sauce.
Blood Pressure Friendly Blood Sugar Friendly Heart Healthy
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
Yield 4 servings
Plant-Forward Built around plant foods and everyday ingredients.
Whole-Food Focus Designed to make nutrient-dense choices easier.
Flavor First Herbs, spices and aromatics bring satisfying flavor.
Everyday Wellness A practical recipe for a balanced eating pattern.
Ingredients 8 ounces whole-grain pasta 4 cups small broccoli florets 1 can (15 oz) no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced Zest and juice of 1 lemon ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste ¼ cup nutritional yeast, optional ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley Helpful Notes Choose no-salt-added beans and lower-sodium pantry ingredients when available. Adjust seasoning to your taste and individual nutrition needs.
Directions Cook pasta in a large pot. Add broccoli during the final 3 minutes of cooking. Reserve ¾ cup pasta water, then drain. Return the pot to medium-low heat. Add olive oil and garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add pasta, broccoli, beans, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper and salt. Toss with enough reserved pasta water to make a light sauce. Stir in optional nutritional yeast and parsley and serve. Pairs Well With Good companions for serving this recipe:
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A friendly note: These recipes are offered for general wellness inspiration. Individual nutrition needs and food restrictions vary; ask your healthcare professional for personalized guidance.
