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Marry Me White Beans

Creamy Marry Me White Beans for Fast Comfort Food Bliss

A delicious vegetarian dish featuring creamy Tuscan flavors and tender white beans, perfect for quick meals—Marry Me White Beans!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sauté
  • 1 large Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Low-sodium is preferable
Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans White Beans Drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil Chopped for garnish
To Serve
  • 4 slices Bread Sourdough or naan recommended

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add one finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of oregano, ½ teaspoon of paprika, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in 1 cup of vegetable broth, followed by 2 cans of white beans and ½ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Stir everything together and let simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, then add 2 cups of fresh spinach and ½ cup of heavy cream. Gently stir until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped basil and more red pepper flakes, then serve hot with slices of bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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