Description
Marry Me White Bean & Spinach Skillet is a creamy, one-pan vegetarian dinner packed with white beans, spinach, garlic, and tomatoes. It’s dairy-free, protein-rich, and perfect for a cozy, healthy meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cups baby spinach, packed
- Juice of half a lemon
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and stir to coat. Cook 1 minute to deepen flavor.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and stir. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add white beans and cook 5–7 minutes to blend flavors.
- Fold in spinach and cook 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Garnish with herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- Use low-sodium beans if watching salt intake.
- Substitute spinach with kale, Swiss chard, or arugula.
- Add diced zucchini or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- For added richness, top with nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan.
- Serve over polenta, rice, or crusty bread for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Marry Me White Bean Skillet, Vegetarian Dinner Ideas, White Bean and Spinach Skillet, Dairy-Free Dinner Recipe, One-Pan Vegetarian Meal