Description
Marry Me White Bean Spinach Skillet brings weeknight dinner dreams to life with creamy beans and wilted greens that come together faster than your favorite playlist. Comfort arrives in one skillet, packed with protein and flavor that makes dinner feel like a warm hug from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups baby spinach
Supporting Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small yellow onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Juice of half a lemon
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at medium temperature for 4 minutes until onions become translucent and soft.
- Incorporate 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Sauté for 60 seconds, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Blend 2 tablespoons tomato paste into the mixture, stirring continuously for another minute to develop rich depth.
- Pour 15 ounces of crushed tomatoes into the skillet, stirring thoroughly and allowing the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add 2 drained and rinsed cans of white beans, cooking for 6-7 minutes to marry the ingredients and create a harmonious texture.
- Gently fold 3 packed cups of baby spinach into the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until leaves wilt and become tender.
- Season your dish with salt and black pepper according to your preference, then squeeze juice from half a lemon for brightness.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped basil or parsley on top for a vibrant garnish before serving your warm skillet directly from the stove.
Notes
- Always use fresh garlic for the most vibrant flavor in this skillet dish.
- Drain and rinse canned white beans thoroughly to reduce sodium and improve texture.
- For a protein boost, consider adding crumbled tofu or tempeh during the bean cooking stage.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to match your preferred spice level, starting with a small pinch and tasting as you go.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 21-22 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg