Spinach and Cannellini Beans
Indulge in the wholesome simplicity of Spinach and Cannellini Beans, a quick and nutritious recipe perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners alike. This 25-minute dish combines tender cannellini beans and vibrant spinach, simmered in a fragrant medley of garlic, red chili flakes, and a splash of vegetable broth. Brightened with zesty lemon juice and finished with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese (optional), this versatile recipe is packed with protein, fiber, and bold Mediterranean flavors. Perfect as a light main course or a hearty side dish, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread for a satisfying meal. Quick to prepare and utterly delicious, this recipe brings together fresh, pantry-friendly ingredients for a flavorful, health-conscious dish that everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 8 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 0.25 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 cups parmesan cheese (optional), grated
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves, then sauté them in the olive oil for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let them burn.
Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for 30 seconds to release their flavor.
Add the cannellini beans to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to warm through.
Gradually add the fresh spinach leaves in batches, stirring as they wilt down, until all the spinach is incorporated.
Pour in the vegetable broth, reduce the heat to low, and let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Remove the skillet from the heat and, if desired, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the top before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or light main course with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
929 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.5 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2358 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.9 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 52.1 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1038 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 2404 mg | 51% | |
*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.
