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Vegan Lemon Parmesan Zucchini Bean Skillet

Vegan Lemon Parmesan Zucchini Bean Skillet

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  • Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 Minutes
  • Total Time: 40 Minutes
  • Yield: 4-5 Servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop, Oven
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Bursting with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this Vegan Lemon Parmesan Zucchini Bean Skillet is a nutritional powerhouse.


Ingredients

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Skillet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup yellow onions, fine dice
  • 1 medium zucchini, small dice (10 oz.) *
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth *
  • 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice *
  • 2 – [ 15.5 oz. cans ] cannellini beans, drained and rinsed *
  • 2 cups chopped baby spinach * 

Spice/Herb Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil (+/-)
  • Pinch black pepper (+/-)
  • ¼ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) * 

Topping Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup panko (or breadcrumbs)
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegan Parmesan Cheese *
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest *
  • 1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *

Instructions

  1. Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
  2. Place the Topping Ingredients into a small bowl. Use your fingertips and massage the lemon zest into the panko/breadcrumb mixture. This infuses the topping with delicious lemon flavor, set aside.
  3. In a large oven-proof skillet, add the finely diced onions and diced zucchini sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 12 minutes or until the onions are tender and the zucchini has reached the desired tenderness, add a splash of water, if needed to avoid burning.
  4. Then lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic, sauté, stir constantly for one minute.
  5. Then add all the remaining Skillet Ingredients (except the beans and baby spinach) and the Spice/Herb Mix to the skillet, stir to incorporate, bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer.
  6. Add the beans and baby spinach, stir to incorporate, then simmer over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes to allow the flavors to marry and the spinach has wilted.
  7. Set the oven to broil, place rack in the top third of the oven position.
  8. Remove the skillet from the burner, sprinkle the top of the dish with the Topping Mix. Place the skillet under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning. When the topping is lightly toasted and golden, remove from oven and serve.

Notes

*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used. 

*Sea Salt:  Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.   

*Servings:  4-5