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Creamy White Beans

A quick one pot creamy bean recipe perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: Easy, one pot, Quick
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 397kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 can cannellini beans
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (about two handfuls)

Instructions

  • Mince the 4 cloves garlic and dice the 1 small onion.
  • Heat olive oil on medium-high heat and add the garlic and onion once hot. Saute garlic and onion until soft, then add 1 tsp smoked paprika and cook for a about minute.
  • Add 1 Tbsp tomato paste and 1 can cannellini beans (including the liquid), lower heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn off heat and add 2 cups fresh spinach, stir in until spinach has reduced in size. Add some 1 pinch black pepper to taste.
  • Serve with some warm toast and enjoy!

Notes

To make this recipe in under 10 minutes, use powdered garlic and onion, and for an added cheesy creaminess you can pour in a little miyokos pourable mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1078mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1232IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 321mg | Iron: 11mg