Tuesday Night White Beans

Cozy up to a bowl of comfort with "Tuesday Night White Beans," a simple, hearty dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners. Featuring creamy white beans simmered with aromatic rosemary, thyme, and a bright touch of lemon, this recipe brings bold flavor with minimal effort. Sautéed onions and garlic create a savory base, while baby spinach adds a pop of freshness and nutrition. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan wonder is satisfying on its own or paired with crusty bread for dipping. Whether you're looking for a quick vegetarian main or an easy side, this dish is sure to be a delicious addition to your dinner rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed canned white beans
• 1.5 cups vegetable broth
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups, packed baby spinach
• 4 slices (optional, for serving) crusty bread

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let the garlic burn.

Step 4

Add the drained and rinsed white beans to the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the sprigs of rosemary and thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the beans cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The broth will reduce slightly and the beans will become creamy.

Step 7

Remove the rosemary and thyme sprigs from the pan.

Step 8

Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, stirring to distribute the flavors evenly.

Step 9

Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until wilted.

Step 10

Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper to preference.

Step 11

Serve warm with crusty bread on the side for dipping (optional). Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1788.1 grams (1788.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2654

Total Fat 58.10g	74%
Saturated Fat 10.70g	53%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6251mg	272%
Total Carbohydrate 419.80g	153%
Dietary Fiber 76.80g	274%
Total Sugars 32.00g
Protein 124.30g	249%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1015mg	78%
Iron 34mg	188%
Potassium 5472mg	116%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.4%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 62.2%