Description
Marry me white bean spinach skillet brings comfort straight to your dinner table with creamy beans and tender greens that blend perfectly together. Friends and family will devour this hearty one-pan wonder that feels like a warm hug on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F. Add 1 chopped medium yellow onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent and softened.
- Mix in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour 2 rinsed and drained 15-ounce cans of cannellini beans and ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the skillet. Stir and warm for 3-5 minutes.
- Add 4 cups chopped fresh spinach gradually, allowing each handful to wilt before adding the next.
- Pour 1 cup vegetable broth and ½ cup heavy cream into the skillet. Simmer for 5-7 minutes at 325°F until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese into the mixture, stirring until completely melted.
- Taste the skillet and season with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper as desired.
- Transfer the hot skillet contents into serving bowls. Pair with crusty bread, pasta, or rice if you prefer.
Notes
- Use a wide skillet to ensure even cooking and prevent overcrowding when adding ingredients.
- Rinse cannellini beans thoroughly to remove excess sodium and improve texture.
- For a protein boost, add cooked chicken or chickpeas to make the dish more substantial.
- Choose fresh spinach for better flavor and faster wilting compared to frozen spinach.
- Swap heavy cream with plant-based alternatives like coconut milk for dairy-free diets.
- Toast some breadcrumbs or nutritional yeast as a cheese-free topping for extra crunch and flavor.
- Keep the heat moderate to prevent burning the garlic and maintain a silky sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 5-7 minutes
- Cook Time: 14-20 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg