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Great Northern Beans with Cauliflower, Fennel and Feta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Natural Relase
15 mins
Total Time
23 mins
 
Even though this recipe is just as much about beans as cauliflower, I think of it as one of my favorite cauliflower side dishes. Be sure to watch the time and release the pressure as soon as the time is up so that you don't overcook the cauliflower.
Course: Entrées, Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Vegetarian, Paleo Friendly, Vegan, One Pot Meal, Quick and Easy
Servings: 4
Calories: 350 kcal
Author: The Blue Jean Chef, Meredith Laurence
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Great Northern beans or white cannellini beans
  • 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 2 cups)
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1½ cups water
  • 1 small bulb fennel thinly sliced
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1½ cups crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
  1. Place the beans in the pressure cooker and cover with at least 1-inch of water. Lock the lid in place.
  2. Pressure cook on HIGH For 10 minutes.
  3. Let the pressure drop NATURALLY and carefully remove the lid. Strain the beans and return them to the hot cooker. Add the cauliflower florets and thyme sprigs. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the water and lock the lid in place.
  4. Pressure cook on HIGH for 3 minutes.
  5. Release the pressure using the QUICK-RELEASE method and carefully remove the lid. Transfer the beans and cauliflower to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Add the fennel to the bowl and toss with the lemon juice, olive oil and fresh herbs. When well mixed, toss one more time gently with the feta cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Great Northern Beans with Cauliflower, Fennel and Feta
Amount Per Serving (4 g)
Calories 350 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 708mg30%
Potassium 890mg25%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 650IU13%
Vitamin C 82mg99%
Calcium 377mg38%
Iron 2.7mg15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.