White Beans and Spinach

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Updated on Oct. 23, 2022

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

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

  1. 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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