Description
This creamy and flavorful Marry Me White Beans recipe is a quick and delicious skillet dish perfect for any meal. With tender white beans simmered in a savory tomato paste and garlic base, enriched by creamy spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, it’s finished with fresh basil and served with toasted bread for dipping. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with comforting flavors, it’s a great vegetarian entree or side.
Ingredients
Produce
- ¼ onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup spinach
Pantry
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (plus more for garnish)
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
Dairy
- ½ cup heavy cream (plus more as needed)
Other
- Bread for dipping
Instructions
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the minced onions and oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add Tomato Paste and Spices: Stir in the tomato paste, salt, oregano, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook the mixture for about 2 minutes to develop the flavors and slightly caramelize the tomato paste.
- Add Broth, Beans, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the drained white beans along with the sliced sun-dried tomatoes. Stir gently and cook for 4-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the broth to reduce slightly.
- Wilt Spinach and Add Cream: Reduce heat to low and stir in the spinach and heavy cream. Cook until the spinach has wilted and the cream has warmed through, about 2-3 minutes. Adjust cream quantity as needed for desired consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh basil and additional red pepper flakes to taste. Serve immediately with toasted bread for dipping.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker consistency, simmer the beans and broth mixture a little longer before adding the cream.
- Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free option.
- For a vegan version, substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream or a plant-based cream alternative.
- The red pepper flakes can be adjusted to your preferred spice level or omitted for a milder dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
