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Weeknight • Vegetarian

Cozy White Bean and Spinach Skillet

A quick and comforting vegetarian skillet meal featuring tender white beans, fresh spinach, and savory seasonings.

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
2
Level
Weeknight
Cozy White Bean and Spinach Skillet

Sometimes, all you need is a simple, satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out. This Cozy White Bean and Spinach Skillet is exactly that! It's a remarkably easy dish, packed with flavor and nourishing ingredients, perfect for a quick lunch or a light weeknight dinner. And best of all, it's ready in under 20 minutes!

Ingredients

Yield: 2 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4-5 oz fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Crusty bread for serving (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in the rinsed and drained cannellini beans, vegetable broth, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the broth to reduce slightly.

  3. Step 3

    Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts down, about 2-3 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Remove from heat. Stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  5. Step 5

    Serve warm, perhaps with a side of crusty bread for dipping into the delicious sauce.

Tips

  • For added richness, stir in a tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese or a dollop of cream cheese at the end.
  • Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like chopped cherry tomatoes or sliced mushrooms.
  • If you don't have cannellini beans, great northern beans or chickpeas would also work well.

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