Description
This White Bean Skillet is a high-protein dinner ready in 30 minutes. It features white beans, spinach, and Parmesan in a flavorful tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1½ cups)
- 3 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
- 3 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
- 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt plus ⅛ teaspoon, divided
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish
- 1 (28-ounce) can no-salt-added whole peeled tomatoes, undrained and crushed
- 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added white beans, rinsed
- 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shaved and crumbled (about ⅓ cup)
- 8 slices whole-wheat baguette (½ ounce each), toasted
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add 3 tablespoons tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and deepened in color, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in chopped garlic, 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add crushed tomatoes and rinsed beans; bring to a lively simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Fold in 5 ounces spinach; cook, stirring constantly, until bright green and just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with the remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt.
- Divide the mixture among 4 bowls. Sprinkle with crumbled Parmesan. Garnish with additional crushed red pepper, if desired. Serve with toasted baguette slices.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 15mg