Description
Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet is a flavorful and hearty vegetarian dish combining tender cannellini beans, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and spinach in a rich, creamy sauce infused with aromatic herbs and topped with fresh basil and hard cheese. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal that comes together quickly on the stovetop.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 jarred sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 6 chopped jarred artichokes
- 75g spinach
- 20g fresh basil leaves, shredded
Beans
- 2 tins (400g each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Liquids and Sauces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 250ml heavy cream
- 250ml vegetable stock
Herbs and Seasonings
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese
- 20g hard cheese, grated (such as Parmesan or Pecorino)
Instructions
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced white onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes until it begins to soften and turn translucent. Then add the minced garlic, chopped jarred artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes, and cook for another 2-3 minutes to develop their flavors.
- Add Tomato Paste and Beans: Stir in the tomato paste to coat the vegetables evenly. Then add the drained cannellini beans, vegetable stock, dried oregano, and dried rosemary. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer to Thicken Sauce: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until the sauce has heated through and thickened slightly, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Incorporate Cream and Spinach: Stir in the heavy cream and add the spinach. Continue cooking until the spinach is fully wilted, about 5 minutes, and the sauce is creamy and well combined.
- Finish and Serve: Grate the hard cheese over the skillet mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently to melt the cheese, then remove from heat. Garnish with shredded fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or any plant-based cream alternative.
- Replace hard cheese with nutritional yeast for a cheesy vegan flavor or omit completely.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- For extra creaminess, stir in a scoop of soft cheese like cream cheese or cashew cheese just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg