Description
A quick and delicious one-skillet recipe using spinach and white beans. Creamy, healthy, and ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Add chopped spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
3. Stir in the white beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use coconut milk instead of heavy cream for a vegan version.
Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
Serve as a main dish or a side with bread, rice, or grilled proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg