Creamy White Bean and Cabbage Skillet

If you’re looking for a healthy, budget-friendly meal that doesn’t require fancy ingredients, this Creamy White Bean & Cabbage Skillet is it. Made with simple pantry staples, it’s packed with fiber, plant-based protein, flavor, and nutrients to help keep you satisfied.

I often teach that healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. With creamy white beans, tender cabbage, garlic, and a few seasonings, this recipe proves that simple ingredients can create a nourishing meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Whether you’re trying to stretch your grocery budget or add more plant-based meals to your routine, this easy skillet recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredients

• 2 cans white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed

• ½ large green cabbage, thinly sliced

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup unsweetened plant milk

• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt

• Optional: red pepper flakes

Instructions

1️⃣ Sauté Aromatics

• In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic with 1–2 tbsp water (or a small amount of oil if preferred).

• Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.

2️⃣ Add Cabbage

• Add sliced cabbage.

• Cook 8–10 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.

3️⃣ Add Beans & Creaminess

• Stir in beans.

• Add plant milk, nutritional yeast, Dijon, and spices.

• Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.

4️⃣ Finish

• Adjust salt and pepper.

• Add squeeze of lemon if desired.

Store up to 4 days. And enjoy.

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