Best 20 Beans Spinach Recipes

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Beans and spinach is a classic combination that is both flavorful and nutritious. The beans provide protein and fiber, while the spinach is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Together, they make a satisfying and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If you're looking for a simple and delicious way to cook beans and spinach, read on for a few of our favorite recipes.

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BEANS & SPINACH



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"One of our favorite appetizers at a local restaurant is made with white beans and escarole. It's nearly impossible to find escarole where we live, so we subbed in baby spinach and were pleasantly surprised by the result. Enjoy!" Patrick and Helen Reddy - Wilmington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
1 pound fresh baby spinach
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender. Remove garlic and discard. Add onions to pan; saute until crisp-tender. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WHITE BEANS AND SPINACH



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This skillet side is a variation of a recipe I received from my Italian mother. I've prepared spinach this way for years-because my children eat it happily! -Lucia Johnson, Massena, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons water
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups fresh spinach (about 6 ounces)
3/4 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place water, garlic and spinach in a large skillet. Cook, covered, over medium heat just until tender, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ESPINACAS CON GARBANZOS (SPINACH WITH GARBANZO BEANS)



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This recipe can be eaten as a side dish or as a light meal. It's great with a grilled pork chop and some crusty bread. Its origins date back to North African cultures and is one of the very popular choices of tapas in Seville's bars.

Provided by Vanessa Moore

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ onion, diced
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
1 (12 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the garlic and onion in the oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach, garbanzo beans, cumin, and salt. Use your stirring spoon to lightly mash the beans as the mixture cooks. Allow to cook until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 600.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

ROSEMARY CHICKEN WITH SPINACH & BEANS



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With two young boys constantly on-the-go, I'm always looking for ways to simplify meals. This recipe uses just one skillet, making it a cinch to prepare dinner for a hungry family in half an hour. -Sara Richardson, Littleton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Drain tomatoes, reserving juice; coarsely chop tomatoes. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Rub with rosemary, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add spinach and garlic; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Stir in beans, tomatoes and reserved juice; heat through. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 41g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP WITH BEANS, SPINACH & PESTO



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This convenient recipe makes getting two meals on the table a snap.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Spinach Soup Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, cut into small dice
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 medium celery stalks, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 medium bell pepper (red or yellow), stemmed, seeded and cut into medium dice
1 pound all-purpose potatoes, unpeeled and cut into medium dice
1 (16 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
2 (15.5 ounce) cans cannellini or other white beans, undrained
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth in can or carton
7 ounces loosely packed baby spinach
1 cup frozen green peas
Salt and ground black pepper
Prepared pesto (found in grocer's refrigerated section)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a soup kettle over medium-high flame. Add onions, and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add carrots, celery, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, bean and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are just tender, about 15 minutes. Add spinach and peas; continue to simmer until spinach wilts, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, adding a spoonful of pesto to each serving of soup.
  • For lunch, pack soup in separate leakproof containers. Warm soup in microwave and top with pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 585.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

TUSCAN SAUSAGE, SPINACH AND CANNELLINI BEANS



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If you like spinach, you will like this easy, comfort food type casserole. The addition of the lemon and nutmeg helps give it a nice, fresh taste. It is important to squeeze as much liquid from the spinach as possible. I sometimes use a leftover croissant to make the breadcrumbs. This goes nicely with a Caesar salad.

Provided by Snow Pea

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb hot Italian sausage links or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage link
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
1/2 small onion, finely diced
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon lemon rind, freshly grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Brown sausages in oil till done, drain and slice into rounds.
  • In large bowl, combine sausage, spinach, beans, onion, cream, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, lemon peel and juice, nutmeg, and salt and pepper.
  • Turn mixture into a greased 2 qt casserole.
  • In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup cheese, garlic and melted butter.
  • Sprinkle on top of casserole.
  • Bake uncovered 35 minutes, or until heated through.

SALMON WITH SPINACH & WHITE BEANS



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My husband, Oscar, is a Southerner at heart. This salmon with garlicky beans and spinach won him over at first bite. -Mary Ellen Hofstetter, Brentwood, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) fresh spinach
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Rub fillets with 2 teaspoons oil; sprinkle with seafood seasoning. Place on a greased rack of a broiler pan. Broil 5-6 in. from heat 6-8 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 15-30 seconds or until fragrant. Add beans, salt and pepper, stirring to coat beans with garlic oil. Stir in spinach until wilted. Serve salmon with spinach mixture and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH AND WHITE BEANS WITH GARLIC



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Categories     Bean     Garlic     Side     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Spinach     Fall     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound spinach, coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well, spun dry, and chopped coarse
a 15- to 16-ounce can white beans, rinsed and drained well
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a skillet cook the garlic in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it is pale golden, add the spinach, and cook it, stirring, until it is wilted. Add the beans, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the mixture, stirring gently, for 2 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN SPINACH & BEANS



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If you want to make this dish vegetarian, use soy sauce instead of Worcestershire. I like this skillet meal served warm or cold. -Becky Cuba, Spotsylvania, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
Additional olive oil, optional

Steps:

  • In a 12-in. skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated, 6-8 minutes., Add beans, artichoke hearts and spinach; cook and stir until spinach is wilted, 3-5 minutes. If desired, drizzle with additional oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 650mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PASTA WITH BEANS AND SPINACH PARMESAN



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Make and share this Pasta with Beans and Spinach Parmesan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups elbow macaroni (8oz)
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon water
6 cups fresh spinach leaves
3 tomatoes, seeded & chopped
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed & drained
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta until just tender.
  • Ladle 1 cup of pasta cooking liquid into bowl and reserve.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Saute onion& garlic in oil, then add 1 T water to skillet& cook over medium heat until onion is golden and tender, stirring often.
  • Add 1 c reserved pasta cooking liquid, spinach& tomatoes to skillet.
  • Cover& cook until spinach wilts, about 3 minutes.
  • Add cannellini beans& pasta.
  • Cover& cook until heated, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese& season with salt& pepper.

SKILLET GNOCCHI WITH SPINACH & WHITE BEANS



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This is my version of a recipe I found on EatingWell and tweaked to our liking. We like ours very thick. See options for a slightly saucier version see *optional version* it adds a 1/2 cup of water and changes how the onion is cooked.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
16 ounces gnocchi, shelf-stable (used sweet potato wheat)
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
15 ounces diced tomatoes
15 ounces white beans, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add gnocchi and cook, stirring often, until plumped and starting to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
  • Add the remaining oil and onion the pan and cook over medium heat for about 7 to 10 minutes, till soft and lightly caramelized. Stir in garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the spinach, tomatoes, beans, pepper to the onions and garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in gnocchi and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover just till cheese melts about 1 minute.
  • *optional version* Add reaming oil and onion to the pan and cook, stirring, over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook until the onion is soft about 4 minutes.

GIANT BEANS WITH SPINACH, TOMATOES AND FETA



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This delicious, dill-infused dish is inspired by a northern Greek recipe from Diane Kochilas's wonderful new cookbook, "The Country Cooking of Greece." The traditional way to wilt spinach in that part of Greece is to salt it lightly, put it in a colander and knead it against the sides of the colander for about 10 minutes. I find blanching or steaming the spinach more efficient, and a better method for those who need to watch their salt intake

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     soups and stews, side dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound (about 1 1/8 cups) dried Greek giant beans, giant lima beans or Christmas limas, washed and picked over
1 1/2 quarts water
1 bay leaf
1 onion, cut in half
Salt to taste
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 large bunches spinach, (1 1/2 to 2 pounds), stemmed and washed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 leek, white and light green part only, chopped
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and chopped
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice, pulsed to a coarse purée in a food processor
Freshly ground pepper
4 ounces Greek feta cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Combine the beans, water, bay leaf, halved onion, and crushed garlic in a large saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add salt to taste and simmer another 30 minutes. The beans should be al dente: not yet soft but not hard either. Remove from the heat. Using tongs, remove and discard the onion, garlic and bay leaf. Place a strainer over a bowl and drain the beans. Taste the broth and adjust seasonings. Set aside.
  • While the beans are simmering, blanch the spinach in a large pot of salted boiling water for 20 seconds, or steam just until it wilts, abut 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the leek and the scallions. Add a pinch of salt and cook, stirring often, until the mixture is tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to an ovenproof casserole or baking dish, preferably earthenware. Stir in the spinach, parsley, dill, beans, half the tomato purée, 2 cups of the bean broth and half the feta. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in another tablespoon of olive oil. Place the remaining tomatoes over the top and sprinkle on the remaining feta. Drizzle on the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Cover and place in the oven.
  • Bake 1 to 2 hours, checking the liquid every 20 minutes to make sure that the beans are submerged; add more bean broth if necessary. When they're done, the beans will be creamy but intact.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 236, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1460 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

SPANISH WHITE BEANS WITH SPINACH



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Bean     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Spinach     Healthy     Vegan     Potluck     Paprika     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, coarsely chopped (2 cups)
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika (pimentón dulce)
2 (19-ounces cans) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup water
2 (10-ounces) bags spinach, tough stems removed

Steps:

  • Cook onion and sun-dried tomatoes in 1/4 cup oil with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a 5- to 6-qt pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and paprika and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Stir in beans, water, spinach, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with pepper and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoon oil.

SIMPLY SAUTEED SPINACH AND GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC



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Simple and a nice side dish for almost anything. Feel free to use either fresh or frozen green beans. I served this with roasted Cornish game hens and pureed winter squashes with orange. Enjoy!

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups frozen green beans, thawed and drained
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet and then add the olive oil.
  • When the oil is nice and hot throw in the green beans and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the spinach and let that wilt down, stirring occasionally.
  • Add in the garlic and the butter and stir over low-medium heat. You don't want the garlic to brown but you do want it to cook for about 5-10 minutes and incorporate all the flavors.
  • Taste and re-season if needed.
  • Remove from the heat and serve!

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH WHITE BEANS AND WILTED SPINACH-RACHAEL RAY



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Make and share this Balsamic Chicken With White Beans and Wilted Spinach-Rachael Ray recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt
black pepper
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup white wine
2 cups chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 (12 ounce) sack Baby Spinach, washed and patted dry
1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil and steak seasoning.
  • Coat the chicken breasts in the mixture and set aside to marinate while you start the beans and spinach.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Add in onions, garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
  • Cook/stir until the onions are a little brown, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the white wine and chicken stock, bring to a bubble, and cook 5 minutes.
  • Heat another large skillet over med-high heat; when it is hot, add the chicken breast; cook 5-6 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate, cover loosely with foil and let rest a few minutes.
  • Add cannellini beans to the skillet with the onions; stir to combine.
  • Cook about 2 minutes or until beans are heated through.
  • Turn off the heat and discard bay leaf; stir in the spinach, parsley, and lemon juice.
  • Toss and stir until the spinach wilts.
  • To serve: place a portion of the white beans and wilted spinach on each plate; thickly slice each chicken breast on an angle and arrange over the beans and spinach.

CANNELLINI BEANS, SPINACH, TOMATOES AND PASTA



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This is an easy-to-make, healthful and inexpensive meal for those cold, dark winter weeknights. It tastes much fancier than it is. You can do most of the prep and sauce cooking while you boil the water for the pasta. Nice weeknight multitasking.

Provided by CookTilDone

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed with as much water squeezed out as possible (try putting it in a bowl or strainer and using a slotted spoon to push the water out)
3 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
12 ounces whole wheat pasta, cooked. Penne works well

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 3-quart pan, add onions and cook over meduim heat till limp, but not browned.
  • Add garlic and stir until you can smell it, maybe a minute or two. It's key to prevent it from browning.
  • Add drained spinach and combine well with onion and garlic.
  • Stir in tomatoes.
  • Stir in one can beans with their liquid.
  • Liquify the rest of the beans with their liquid in a food processor, or mash with a potato masher in a bowl. Stir them into the rest of the dish.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken, making sure it doesn't stick.
  • Add chicken broth a little at a time until you get the thickness you like. It should be thick, but thin enough to coat pasta.
  • Stir in oregano and basil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add more olive oil if desired.
  • Serve over hot pasta with grated Parmesan cheese. You can add a little heat with some red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 809.4, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 861.3, Carbohydrate 144.8, Fiber 20.6, Sugar 14.6, Protein 39.6

LAMB STEW WITH SPINACH AND GARBANZO BEANS



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Categories     Bean     Lamb     Tomato     Sauté     Stew     Spinach     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds lamb shoulder or stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
Garlic powder
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces peeled carrots
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1/2 cup canned chicken broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 10-ounce package ready-to-use spinach leaves
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Sprinkle lamb with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add lamb and sauté until brown, about 10 minutes. Add onion and carrots and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garbanzo beans, broth, tomato sauce, and lemon juice and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot and simmer gently until lamb is tender, about 1 hour.
  • Add spinach to stew. Cover and cook until spinach wilts, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Season stew with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.

FARFALLE WITH SPINACH AND GARBANZO BEANS



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Categories     Bean     Pasta     Low Fat     High Fiber     Spinach     Chickpea     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, minced
2 cups canned unsalted chicken broth
1 15 1/2-ounce can low-sodium garbanzo beans (chick peas), rinsed, drained
1 10-ounce package frozen leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
12 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta, freshly cooked
2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Add garbanzo beans and spinach and boil 1 minute. Transfer spinach mixture to large bowl. Add pasta. Drizzle pasta with remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and toss. Season pasta generously with pepper; sprinkle with grated Parmesan and toss well. Serve.

PASTA WITH SPINACH, BEANS AND PANCETTA



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This is wonderful pasta with tons of flavor. It is incorporates a lot of different flavors but is well worth the little bit of extra time to make it. The white beans make for a very hearty creamy flavor along with the pancetta, and the spinach makes for a great light addition to the pasta. I hope you give this a try.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb oricchette pasta (little ears or bow tie would work fine or small shells)
2/3 cup pancetta, diced
1 onion, medium and finely chopped
20 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (1 1/2 cans)
5 plum tomatoes (lightly seeded and chopped)
5 -6 ounces Baby Spinach (1 bag of fresh spinach)
5 teaspoons of minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust as to how much heat you want)
1/2 cup dry white wine (chardonney or chablis)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, to (1 to saute the vegetables, 2 for the spinach)
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Bean sauce -- In a large saute pan, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and saute the pancetta until lightly brown. Then add the onion, red pepper flakes and continue cooking until the onion is slightly soft and translucent. Then add the beans, salt and pepper, wine, chicken broth, and parsley. Simmer 10-15 minutes on low. Mash up the beans slightly with a fork. The beans will naturally thicken the sauce.
  • Pasta -- While the beans cook, start cooking your pasta according to directions.
  • Spinach -- Now . while the beans simmer and the pasta cook, lets make the spinach. In a large skillet heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil and butter. Add the garlic and cook just a minute until lightly browned, then add the tomatoes and cook 3-4 minutes until they start to break down. Next, add the spinach and cook until lightly wilted just a couple of minutes, not too long. Add additional salt and pepper and cook until spinach is slightly wilted.
  • Combine -- Drain the pasta, (reserve a little of the water) and toss with the bean mixture, parmesan cheese, and the spinach mixture. Add a little of the pasta water if you would like a little more sauce. I also like to drizzle just a bit of good olive oil the top. ENJOY!
  • Some good toasted baguettes are perfect with this. Just topped with a little olive oil is all.

BARLEY RISOTTO WITH LIMA BEANS, ASPARAGUS AND SPINACH



Barley Risotto with Lima Beans, Asparagus and Spinach image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large leek, (white and pale green parts only) finely chopped
1 fennel bulb, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups pearl barley
7 cups vegetable stock
Pinch of saffron threads
10 spears asparagus, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces on bias
1 cup fresh or frozen lime beans (frozen, thawed), fresh blanched in boiling salted water, drained
1/2 pound baby spinach, trimmed and cut into chiffonade
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat grill. Using side burner or top of grill. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 leeks and fennel and cook until soft. Add the thyme and barley and cook for 1 minute. Place the broth and saffron in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer. Begin by adding 2 cups of the stock and stir until the barley has absorbed the stock. Add the remaining leeks and fennel and 4 cups of the broth. Cook until barley is tender and the mixture is creamy, stirring often, about 30 minutes, during the last 10 minutes add the asparagus. If the mixture appears dry, add the remaining 1 cup of stock. Add the lima beans and spinach and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add cheese, salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • Rinse and Sort Beans: Before cooking, rinse and sort beans to remove any debris or damaged beans.
  • Soak Beans: Soaking beans overnight or for at least 4 hours helps reduce cooking time and improves digestibility.
  • Use Fresh Spinach: Fresh spinach provides the best flavor and texture to the recipes.
  • Wilt Spinach Properly: Wilting spinach involves cooking it briefly over medium heat until it softens and reduces in volume.
  • Season Generously: Use a combination of herbs, spices, and aromatics to enhance the flavors of beans and spinach.
  • Don't Overcook Beans: Overcooked beans lose their texture and become mushy. Cook just until tender.
  • Add Acidic Ingredients: A splash of lemon juice, vinegar, or tomatoes can brighten the flavors of the dish.
  • Serve with Accompaniments: Serve bean and spinach dishes with rice, quinoa, or bread for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Beans and spinach offer a plethora of culinary possibilities, and these recipes showcase their versatility. From hearty soups and stews to flavorful salads, casseroles, and frittatas, there's something to satisfy every taste preference. With a few simple tips and techniques, you can create delicious and nutritious bean and spinach dishes that are sure to impress your family and friends. Experiment with different flavors, textures, and accompaniments to discover your favorite combinations. Enjoy the goodness of beans and spinach, and embrace their culinary potential in your home cooking!

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