Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet
Savor the rich flavors of this creamy Tuscan white bean skillet, featuring tender beans, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a luscious sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Toss in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for about 2 minutes until they become aromatic.
- Stir in Spinach: Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, approximately 2 minutes.
- Mix in Beans: Stir in the drained white beans along with heavy cream. Cook on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Season to Perfection: Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Serve It Up: Transfer the creamy mixture onto plates or serve directly from the skillet. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg