A delicious and creamy dish made with caramelized leeks, cannellini beans, and a rich miso sauce, deglazed with white wine for additional flavor. This meal is ready in 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
1: Slice the leeks into 1/4 inch disks and peel and mince garlic cloves.
2: In a frying pan or pot on medium heat, add the olive oil and leeks and stir every couple of minutes until softened.
3: Wash and roughly chop spinach and cilantro. Drain and rinse the can of cannellini beans, setting 1/3 cup aside for the sauce.
4: After about 10-15 minutes, once softened down, add the minced garlic and stir. About 2-3 minutes later, add the white wine and continue stirring occasionally.
5: To a blender, add 1/3 cup cannellini beans, cashews, silken tofu, miso paste, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and water and blend until smooth and creamy.
6: Add beans, spinach, cilantro, and sauce to the pan with the leeks.
7: Let simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
8: Remove from heat, then serve with orzo or toasted bread and enjoy!