When it comes to cooking a hearty and flavorful meal, beans, bowties, spinach, and cheese come together to create a delightful dish that is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients. This recipe offers a perfect balance of textures, flavors, and colors, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. The combination of tender beans, al dente bowtie pasta, vibrant spinach, and melted cheese creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a vegetarian or vegan version, or you enjoy the addition of protein from chicken or sausage, this recipe is easily adaptable to suit your preferences. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you wanting more.
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SAUTEED SPINACH AND WHITE BEANS
Serve this flavorful side dish with our Trout Grenobloise.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large saute pan over medium heat, and add olive oil. Add diced onion, and cook until translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Add garlic, and cook 1 minute. Add beans, and cook until hot and slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and vinegar, stirring frequently until spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the thyme, and season with the salt and pepper. Serve.
BOW TIE & SPINACH SALAD
With pasta salad, it's easy to change up ingredients. We like to add grilled chicken and pine nuts, and sometimes we substitute black beans for the garbanzo beans. -Julie Kirkpatrick, Billings, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain; transfer to a large bowl., Add beans, vegetables, cheese, olives and basil to pasta. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 660mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH AND BLACK BEAN PASTA
This is a very tasty and easy vegetarian pasta dish. It takes minimal time to prepare and has amazing flavor! It's also great served with brown rice!
Provided by Christine Wise Stroop
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Reduce heat, and mix in spinach, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir in the black beans and broccoli. Continue to cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir the tomatoes into the saucepan, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender. Serve over the cooked pasta. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 463 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
BAKED BLACK BEAN AND SPINACH FLAUTAS
A vegetarian take on a classic Mexican dish. These delicious flautas are baked until crispy using cooking spray instead of vegetable oil to "fry" the tortillas. Topped with plain Greek yogurt for a wholesome and tasty alternative to sour cream.
Provided by KIMBERMARIE
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Heat tortillas, 1 at a time, in a small skillet over medium heat until warm and soft, about 30 seconds per side.
- Spray both sides of a tortilla with cooking spray. Spread about 1 tablespoon black beans down the middle, then top with spinach, about 1 teaspoon cilantro, 1 tablespoon salsa, and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese and cumin. Roll the tortilla up and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat to form remaining flautas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 587.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
BEANS, BOW TIES, SPINACH & CHEESE
Make and share this Beans, Bow Ties, Spinach & Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Oreochic68
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large skillet, heat oil.
- Add garlic and tomatoes.
- Cook & stir until tomatoes are slightly soft, about 2 minutes.
- Add beans, broth & spinach & cook until spinach just wilts, stirring constantly.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain pasta and add to skillet.
- Add in cheeses, toss lightly & serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.2, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 416.5, Carbohydrate 63.1, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 26.4
BOWTIES WITH SPINACH AND BARLEY RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by ladygourmet
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil. Add the onions and garlic and sauté on medium-low heat until the onion is transparent and the garlic is fragrant. Place the spinach in the pan; sauté on medium low heat with the onion and garlic and toss. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice and continue to sauté on low heat; until everything is well heated. Prepare the instant barley and the macaroni as directed. Drain the bowties and the barley; add to the pan and toss. Plate and serve with a lemon wedge for garnish.
WHITE BEANS & BOW TIES
When we have fresh veggies, we toss them with pasta shapes like penne or bow ties. For add-ins, think heirloom tomatoes, onion and garlic. -Angela Buchanan, Longmont, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute zucchini until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, beans, olives and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until tomatoes are softened, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in pasta and enough pasta water to moisten as desired. Stir in cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
BEANS, BOWTIES, SPINACH & CHEESE
Yield 4 people
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet. Add garlic and tomatoes; cook and stir until tomatoes are slightly soft, about 2 minutes. Add beans, broth, and spinach, and cook until spinach just wilts, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and add to skillet. Add in cheeses, toss lightly, and serve immediately.
CAVATAPPI WITH SPINACH, BEANS, AND ASIAGO CHEESE
For a simple dish, this contains many healthful ingredients, plus the flavors are complex. If you toss the spinach and Asiago cheese while the pasta is still warm, the spinach will wilt and the cheese will soften. When this happens, the flavors blend and become more pungent. This is peasant food at its best.
Provided by Chef.Jules
Categories Beans
Time 30m
Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper, if desired.
BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITOS
Mexican refried beans are a cinch to make at home on a weeknight thanks to some staple pantry items and a few basic fresh ingredients. Buttery canned pinto beans are perfect in this dish, breaking down into a creamy, silky mixture. (Black beans would also work great.) While the beans are often fried in lard or bacon drippings, this vegetarian version builds flavor with caramelized onion, bell pepper, garlic and smoked paprika instead. Pico de gallo adds a touch of tang to counter the rich beans. Pan-frying the wrapped burritos guarantees a golden, irresistibly crispy exterior and an interior that oozes with melted cheese.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories weeknight, burritos and nachos, main course
Time 40m
Yield 6 burritos
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium. Add onion and bell pepper, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until light golden and tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. Add pinto beans, pico de gallo, smoked paprika, reserved bean liquid and 1/2 cup of water, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring and mashing occasionally with a potato masher or the back of a spoon, until liquid is absorbed and mixture is thick, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer refried beans to a bowl, and wipe out skillet.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the refried beans in the center of each tortilla and top each with 1/3 cup of the cheese. Fold the short sides of the tortilla over the filling; fold the bottom of the tortilla up and over the filling and tightly roll.
- In the skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium. Add 3 burritos seam side down and cook until golden, turning occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to serving plates and repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 3 burritos. Serve warm with sour cream and hot sauce on the side.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese will give your dish the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the beans or pasta: They should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of hard and soft cheeses will give your dish a more complex flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make this dish, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
Conclusion:
This Beans, Bowties, Spinach, and Cheese dish is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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