Description
A delightful and healthy recipe featuring spinach and white beans, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted.
- Stir in the white beans and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk). Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, mixing well to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for desired spice level.
- This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg