Best Savory White Beans Spinach Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

SAVORY WHITE BEANS & SPINACH

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I love white pasta fagioli, but am trying to stay away from the carbs. I came up with this version without pasta and it is really tast. Even my daughter, who doesn't like beans, loved this! Adjust the spices to your taste. My measurements are estimates as I always cook to taste.

Provided by Laura Shinn

Categories Other Side Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 small onion diced
6 cloves fresh garlic minced
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 can(s) cannelini beans
5 oz frozen spinach
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp oregano, dried
1/2 tsp basil, dried
1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes
1/4 c grated parmesan

Steps:

1. heat olive oil in pan, add diced onions, saute, when translucent add garlic, saute a minute or two, stirring to keep garlic from burning. add can of undrained beans and the frozen spinach. add spices, let simmer for 30 minutes. add parmesan cheese and enjoy.

SAVORY BEAN AND SPINACH SOUP (CROCK POT)

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This savory easy to make crock pot soup is light enough even for summer. You can use any white beans such as White Kidney beans or Great Northern.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories Spinach

Time 5h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth or 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup converted rice
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
finely shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a 3-1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker combine broth, tomato puree, beans, rice, onion, garlic, basil, salt and pepper.
Cover; cook on low setting for 5 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours.
Stir spinach into soup; serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 150.6, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 8.3

CROCK POT SAVORY BEAN AND SPINACH SOUP

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Make and share this Crock Pot Savory Bean and Spinach Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Spinach

Time 5h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans or 1 small white beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, chopped
8 cups fresh spinach or 8 cups kale leaves, coarsely chopped
asiago cheese, finely shredded

Steps:

In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine vegetable broth, tomato puree, beans, rice, onion, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic.
Cover; cook on low heat setting 5-7 hours or on high heat setting 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.
Just before serving, stir in spinach or kale and sprinkle with Asiago cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 151.4, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 7, Sugar 4.3, Protein 8.4