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Marry Me White Beans Recipe

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Marry Me White Beans is a flavorful, creamy skillet dish featuring tender white beans simmered with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a blend of aromatic spices, finished with fresh basil and served with toasted bread for dipping. This comforting vegetarian recipe comes together quickly in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • ¼ onion, minced
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
  • ½ cup spinach
  • ½ cup heavy cream (plus more as needed)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Bread for dipping

Instructions

  1. Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add the minced onions and oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion until softened, then add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add Spices and Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste, salt, oregano, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook this mixture for 2 minutes to deepen the flavors.
  3. Combine Beans and Broth: Add the vegetable broth, drained white beans, and sliced sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring gently a few times to combine and warm through.
  4. Add Spinach and Cream: Reduce the heat to low and mix in the spinach and heavy cream. Cook gently until the spinach has wilted and the cream is warmed through. Adjust cream amount as needed for desired consistency.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh basil and additional red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately with toasted bread for dipping.

Notes

  • You can substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream for a dairy-free version.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
  • This dish pairs well with crusty bread or garlic toast.
  • Using fresh herbs enhances flavor but dried basil can be used if fresh is unavailable.