Ingredients
1 tablespoon of oil from a sun-dried tomato jar
1 small finely diced onion
3 crushed garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
1/2 cup cream (heavy cream, sour cream, or plant-based alternatives like oat, coconut, cashew, or almond cream)
2 cans of white beans (approximately 400g/14oz each; options include butter beans, cannellini beans, chickpeas, or kidney beans)
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish
2 cups chopped spinach leaves (or substitute with kale, chard, broccoli, asparagus, or frozen peas)
Chili oil for serving
Instructions
1-Begin by heating 1 tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and 1 teaspoon of salt, cooking for about 5 minutes until it’s soft and translucent. Once that’s done, stir in the 3 crushed garlic cloves to release their aroma, adding a wonderful depth to the base.
2-Next, mix in the 1/2 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of dried thyme, and 1 teaspoon of chili flakes if you’re in the mood for a bit of heat. Pour in the 1/2 cup of cream whether it’s heavy cream or a plant-based option and stir everything well to combine. Add the 2 cans of white beans (with their liquid for that luscious sauce texture) and the 1/2 cup of finely grated parmesan cheese, stirring to blend it all together.
3-Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to let the sauce thicken nicely. Finally, stir in the 2 cups of chopped spinach leaves until they wilt, then season with black pepper and adjust the salt as needed. Serve it hot, drizzled with chili oil and sprinkled with extra parmesan, and don’t forget to pair it with fresh bread for dipping. This whole process, as noted, takes just 15 minutes total, making it perfect for a fast yet flavorful meal.
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🫘 Use jarred beans for fuller flavor and retain their liquid for a creamy sauce texture.
🥛 Substitute dairy cream and cheese with plant-based alternatives to make this vegan.
🌶️ Omit chili flakes for a milder version suitable for children or sensitive palates.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 5.6 g
- Sodium: 1727 mg
- Fat: 24.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70.2 g
- Fiber: 19.6 g
- Protein: 32.9 g
- Cholesterol: 41.4 mg
