Creamy Gigantes Beans with Leeks

Name: Creamy Gigantes Beans with Leeks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients: • 2 medium leeks white and light green parts only; • 3 cloves garlic minced; • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper or to taste; • 1 cup vegetable broth plus more as needed; • 3 cups cooked Gigante beans or white beans, or 2 (15-ounce) cans, drained and rinsed; • 2 cups chopped kale or leafy greens (optional); • ½ cup hemp hearts or soaked raw cashews; • 1 tablespoon mellow miso; • 2 small cloves garlic; • 4 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Gigantes beans deserve a spot in every pantry. Their buttery texture and hearty bite make them one of the best plant-based substitutes for meat. Simmered with sweet leeks, garlic, kale, and a creamy hemp sauce, these Creamy Gigantes Beans with Leeks are simple and nourishing.

Updated at: Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:30:18 GMT