Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (14.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
5 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream (for vegan option)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, omit for vegan)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened and translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add cannellini beans and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing the beans to heat through and flavors to meld.
- Add spinach, a handful at a time, stirring until wilted before adding more. Continue until all spinach is incorporated.
- Pour in vegetable broth and heavy cream (or coconut cream). Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese (if using).
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream and omit Parmesan or substitute with nutritional yeast.
- Substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a variation.
- Add cooked chicken, sausage, or tofu for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of broth, or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg