This skillet side is a variation of a recipe I received from my Italian mother. I've prepared spinach this way for years—because my children eat it happily! —Lucia Johnson, Massena, New York

White Beans and Spinach

White Beans and Spinach
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yield
2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups fresh spinach (about 6 ounces)
- 3/4 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Dash cayenne pepper
- Dash ground nutmeg
Directions
- Place water, garlic and spinach in a large skillet. Cook, covered, over medium heat just until tender, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 116 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 7g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.
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