Healthy 20-Minute White Beans Recipe With Spinach & Artichokes Side Dishes Lunch Dinner Vegetarian Gluten-free

"Lately, I’m trying to be extra creative with less expensive (more affordable) foods. How can I create delicious meals or dishes for less money? You too?! I think it’s a necessity these days to keep our family budget in check without compromising health and flavor! So naturally, beans are always on the top of my list!" says Rachel Maser, mom of four and founder/creator of the clean eating blog, Clean Food Crush®.

"This recipe is truly so good! Satisfying with lots of tasty ingredients. I served this as a side dish alongside some grilled chicken thighs over the weekend and it was very well received so I hope you enjoy it at your house, too!" This easy, delicious recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free, too.

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 jar (16 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 6 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano
• crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

Helpful Products

• Skillet
• Cutting Board 
• Chef Knife

Recipe Notes

• Be sure to rinse the canned beans well and then drain.

• The salad is great served cold, too.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring continuously. Stir in the cannellini beans and season lightly with sea salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes.
2. Add in the artichoke hearts, spinach and fresh lemon juice. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
3. Sprinkle everything with Parmesan cheese and enjoy immediately while hot.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Clean Food Crush®.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 589

Total Fat: 8.1g

Saturated Fat: 2.4g

Cholesterol: 7mg

Sodium: 205mg

Total Carbohydrate: 95.7g

Dietary Fiber: 26.4g

Total Sugars: 4g

Protein: 39.6g

Vitamin D: 0mcg

Calcium: 491mg

Iron: 17mg

Potassium: 3005mg

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