Simple Beans and Greens
563kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small white onion finely diced
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 130 g fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 400 g canned cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 250 ml vegetable or white wine stock
- 15 g hard cheese
- 1 lemon zest and juice
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a pan, and add the diced onion. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to soften.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 small white onion
- Tip in the garlic and cook for another minute, then add the chopped spinach and cook for 3 minutes until it starts to wilt down.2 large garlic cloves, 130 g fresh spinach
- Add the seasonings and the cannellini beans.400 g canned cannellini beans, 1 tsp Italian herbs, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Stir everything together, then pour in the stock and season to taste with salt and pepper. Place the lid on your pan and leave it on a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.Salt and pepper to taste, 250 ml vegetable or white wine stock
- Remove the lid and turn off the heat, then stir in the grated hard cheese and top the beans and greens with lemon zest and a squeeze of the lemon juice.15 g hard cheese, 1 lemon
- Add more red pepper flakes and optionally, some fresh herbs (such as fresh basil or parsley) to garnish.
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories563kcalCarbohydrates79gProtein25gFat12gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat8gCholesterol11mgSodium974mgFiber16gSugar23g
Notes
Cool your beans and greens completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan over medium heat, adding a splash of stock or water to loosen the sauce as needed.