Sauteed Cannellini Beans and Spinach
Created by Kchurchill5 on August 12, 2012
- Servings: 5
- Prep Time: 2m
- Cook Time: 10-15m
- Recipe #6180
Ingredients
- 2 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (7-8 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 medium onion, diced fine
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup chicken broth (approximately)
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon (pinch) red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
How to Make
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Step 1: Base ... In a saute pan (I love non stick for this) on medium-high heat, add the olive oil, onion, and red pepper flakes, cook 1-2 minutes. Then, add in the garlic, pinch of both salt and pepper and reduce to medium heat and cook another 1-2 minutes.
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Step 2: Beans and Spinach ... Then add in the beans, thyme, a little of the broth (maybe 1/4 cup), simmer 3-4 minutes. Next, add in the spinach, breaking it up as you add it; and a bit more broth (1/8-1/4 cup) and simmer another 3-5 minutes until the liquid reduces and everything is combined.
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Step 3: Finish ... Add any additional seasoning, and finish with fresh basil. ENJOY!