Sautéed White Beans and Spinach

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 74kcal

Author: Kris Longwell

This is a wonderful side dish and comes together very quickly. You can soak dried beans overnight, or, go with quality canned beans. Either way delivers a delicious side dish. Add cooked Italian sausage for a wonderful main dish.

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Equipment

1 Large skillet 12" is ideal.

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil
6 cloves garlic minced, about 2 tsp
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes add more for more heat
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper ground
½ cup chicken broth or vegetable stock/broth
12 oz fresh spinach about 8 to 10 cups, stems removed
2 15 oz cans white beans drained, ie: Great Northern, Navy, Cannellini
2 tablespoon malt vinegar

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté, stirring often, until just turning lightly browned on the edges, about 3 to 4 minutes (don't let it burn!). Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
2 tablespoon olive oil, 6 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the spinach and then the beans. Cook until the spinach has completely wilted, about 5 minutes.
½ cup chicken broth, 12 oz fresh spinach, 2 15 oz cans white beans
Stir in the malt vinegar and serve at once.
2 tablespoon malt vinegar

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Notes

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Baby spinach can be substituted for the mature spinach. If using frozen spinach, thaw it first and then squeeze all of the water from it with a kitchen towel in your kitchen sink. We recommend going with mature spinach (usually two bunches).

This easily served four people. Cut the recipe in half to serve two.

Leftovers will keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stove over medium heat until simmering. You made need to add a little more broth.

Nutrition

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