Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet
Warm your soul with this Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet, a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. Tender white beans mingle in a rich, creamy sauce with fresh spinach and aromatic garlic, creating a delightful blend of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and filled with nourishing ingredients, this skillet meal is ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add baby spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the drained white beans and vegetable broth; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low; mix in cream cheese and dried herbs until smooth.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg