Description
Marry Me White Bean and Spinach Skillet is a creamy, comforting vegetarian one-pan dinner that champions bold flavors like garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and a velvety sauce with spinach—perfect for weeknights or a cozy date-night meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream or plant-based cream
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ cup grated vegetarian parmesan or plant-based parmesan
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- Add white beans, vegetable broth, cream, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Remove from heat and mix in parmesan until creamy.
- Serve warm with crusty bread, pasta, or rice.
Notes
- For vegan option, use plant-based cream and vegan parmesan.
- Rinse canned beans and use low-sodium broth to reduce sodium.
- Red pepper flakes are optional for heat.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently.
- Pair with crusty bread, pasta, or rice for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Marry Me White Bean and Spinach Skillet, white bean skillet, spinach skillet, creamy vegetarian dinner, sun-dried tomato sauce, easy weeknight dinner, one-pan dinner, Italian-inspired vegetarian