Description
Experience the rich flavors of this Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet, featuring tender white beans in a velvety sauce with fresh spinach and garlic. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or kale)
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 oz cream cheese (regular or low-fat)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for approximately two minutes until wilted.
- Mix in Beans and Broth: Add the drained white beans and vegetable broth to the skillet. Stir well to combine and let simmer for five minutes.
- Cream It Up: Lower the heat and add the cream cheese, stirring until melted and fully incorporated.
- Finish with Parmesan: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the mixture, stirring gently to distribute evenly.
- Serve It Up: Serve immediately from the skillet or plate individual portions. Drizzle with extra olive oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Rinse canned beans thoroughly to reduce sodium.- Fresh herbs can be added for an extra flavor boost.- For a vegan option, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based alternative and omit Parmesan cheese.