Beans & Spinach

Name: Beans & Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 1 pound fresh baby spinach; 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

“One of our favorite appetizers at a local restaurant is made with white beans and escarole. It’s nearly impossible to find escarole where we live, so we subbed in baby spinach and were pleasantly surprised by the result. Enjoy!” Patrick and Helen Reddy - Wilmington, North Carolina

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
1 pound fresh baby spinach
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender. Remove garlic and discard. Add onions to pan; saute until crisp-tender.
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 138 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Beans n Greens in Healthy Cooking April/May 2010

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txoldham

Sep 11, 2011

I also add some red pepper flakes.
txoldham

Sep 11, 2011

I make this with kale instead of spinach. One of our favorite side dishes.
funcook12

Mar 9, 2011

I dont really like spinach but love this recipe-I throw in a handful of walnuts to toast rite after i remove the garlic-yum!
BerniceB.

Jul 28, 2010

Just ok, needs more flavor
Amy the Midwife

Jul 19, 2010

Very nice side dish! I rendered some bacon fat and sautéed the garlic and onions in it (so it wasn't a heart-healthy version). I love garlic, so I didn't discard it. I also love onions, but I found that 1 large onion was plenty. Will definitely make this again!