Protein-rich white beans cooked with spinach, lemon, and garlic in one pan for a bright, easy dish.
# What you'll need:
→ Vegetables & Beans
01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
05 - 5 oz fresh baby spinach
06 - Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
→ Seasonings
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Finishing
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon wedges for serving
# Method:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add drained white beans to the skillet. Season with dried oregano, red pepper flakes if using, salt, and black pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring gently to coat beans in aromatics.
04 - Add spinach and lemon zest to the skillet. Stir until spinach wilts, approximately 2-3 minutes.
05 - Pour in lemon juice and toss all ingredients together. Cook 1 additional minute to heat through.
06 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
