Tuesday Night White Beans
Cozy up to a bowl of comfort with "Tuesday Night White Beans," a simple, hearty dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners. Featuring creamy white beans simmered with aromatic rosemary, thyme, and a bright touch of lemon, this recipe brings bold flavor with minimal effort. Sautéed onions and garlic create a savory base, while baby spinach adds a pop of freshness and nutrition. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan wonder is satisfying on its own or paired with crusty bread for dipping. Whether you're looking for a quick vegetarian main or an easy side, this dish is sure to be a delicious addition to your dinner rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed canned white beans
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups, packed baby spinach
- 4 slices (optional, for serving) crusty bread
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
Add the drained and rinsed white beans to the skillet and stir to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the sprigs of rosemary and thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the beans cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The broth will reduce slightly and the beans will become creamy.
Remove the rosemary and thyme sprigs from the pan.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, stirring to distribute the flavors evenly.
Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until wilted.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper to preference.
Serve warm with crusty bread on the side for dipping (optional). Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2654 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.1 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6251 mg | 272% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 419.8 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 76.8 g | 274% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.0 g | ||
| Protein | 124.3 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1015 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 33.9 mg | 188% | |
| Potassium | 5472 mg | 116% | |
*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.
