Sun-Dried Tomato White Bean Bowl (Printable)

Creamy white beans with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh vegetables, and Mediterranean flavors in a colorful bowl.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Beans & Base

01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or navy beans), drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)

→ Vegetables & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and sliced
06 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cups baby spinach or arugula

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced
11 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
13 - 1/4 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

15 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
16 - 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
17 - Vegan feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Divide the cooked quinoa evenly among four bowls, creating a foundation for each serving.
02 - Layer the drained white beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, and spinach or arugula around the quinoa in each bowl.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
04 - Drizzle the dressing over each bowl just before serving. Garnish with fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and vegan feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days for meal prep.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dressing somehow makes everything taste better than it has any right to
  • It comes together faster than deciding what to order for takeout
  • You can prep everything on Sunday and eat like royalty all week
02 -
  • Toss the beans in half the dressing before assembling - it transforms them completely
  • The flavors actually improve after a few hours in the refrigerator
  • Toasted pine nuts burn in seconds, so watch them like a hawk
03 -
  • Save the sun-dried tomato oil and drizzle it over the bowls before serving
  • Mix fresh herbs into the quinoa while it is still warm for infused flavor

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