Hot White Bean Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and hearty Hot White Bean Salad! Packed with protein-rich white beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and nutrient-dense spinach, this warm dish is a flavorful fusion of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Sautéed red onions and garlic provide a savory base, while a splash of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley brighten the entire dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and nourishing option perfect as a side dish or a light main course. The optional red pepper flakes add a subtle kick, making it a versatile recipe that can easily cater to your flavor preferences. Whether you're looking for a healthy dinner idea or a warm, satisfying salad, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned white beans (such as cannellini or great northern beans), drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and release their juices.
Add the drained and rinsed white beans to the skillet and stir gently to combine. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the beans are warmed through.
Toss in the baby spinach leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes, just until the spinach wilts.
Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the mixture with the lemon juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper over the salad. Toss gently to combine all the flavors.
Serve the hot white bean salad immediately as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
849 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2321 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.0 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2288 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
