Description
A quick and nutritious meal featuring fresh spinach and white beans, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a vegan option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Stir in the white beans and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk).
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Rinse the white beans well and use fresh spinach for the best flavor. This dish can be made heartier with additions like pasta or grains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Spinach, White Beans, Vegetarian, Quick Meal, Healthy Recipe