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Marry Me White Bean & Spinach Skillet

A comforting and quick dish featuring creamy white beans and vibrant spinach, perfect for any cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed Canned white beans are convenient.
  • 4 cups fresh spinach Frozen spinach can be used if thawed and drained.
  • 1 medium onion, diced Diced uniformly for even cooking.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Provides a fragrant base for the dish.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Used for sautéing the vegetables.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust seasoning according to preference.
  • optional crusty bread or rice for serving Choose crusty bread or serve over rice.

Method
 

Cooking the Skillet
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, sautéing it until it turns translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and let it cook for an additional minute.
  4. Toss in the white beans and fresh spinach, and cook until the spinach wilts, around 2-3 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  6. Serve warm, with crusty bread on the side or spooned over a bed of fluffy rice.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon before serving, or sprinkle grated Parmesan or feta cheese on top.