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Creamy Beans and Leeks

5 from 1 vote
Creamy Beans and Leeks – a rich, dairy-free, vegan recipe packed with protein, fibre, and flavour. Perfect for a cosy dinner or hearty lunch!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 -3
Course: lunch, Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 30  g cashews soaked in hot water for 15 minutes and drained
  • 200  g silken tofu
  • 1  tbsp nutritional yeast
  • A splash of soy milk about 2–3 tbsp
  • 1  tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small leek sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 100  g cavolo nero chopped
  • 1 × 570 g jar white beans or butter beans with bean stock reserved
  • A handful of fresh herbs chopped (I used dill and parsley)
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Start by making the tofu cashew cream. Add the cashews, silken tofu, and nutritional yeast to a blender and blend until smooth. Add a splash of soy milk if the mixture needs loosening.
  2. Next heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan. Add the leeks and fry until softened and starting to turn slightly brown in places, 5–7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and fry for a further minute. Add the cavolo nero and stir until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the beans with their reserved bean stock, along with the cashew and tofu cream, and stir everything together well. Bring to a simmer and heat through for around 6–7 minutes. Stir in the fresh herbs, squeeze in the lemon juice, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide between 2-3 bowls and serve!