Description
This Marry Me White Beans recipe offers a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender white beans simmered with sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic spices, and fresh spinach in a rich tomato cream sauce. Perfect for serving with toasted bread, it’s a comforting and easy-to-make vegetarian meal that combines vibrant Mediterranean flavors with a luscious texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- ¼ onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- ½ cup spinach
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Pantry Items and Spices
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Liquids and Beans
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup heavy cream, plus more as needed
Serving
- Bread for dipping
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced onions and oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions until softened, then add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Seasonings and Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste, salt, oregano, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook the mixture for 2 minutes to deepen the flavors.
- Combine Beans and Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth, add the drained white beans and sliced sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring gently a few times to combine well.
- Finish with Spinach and Cream: Reduce the heat to low, then fold in the spinach and heavy cream. Cook until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh basil and extra red pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm with toasted bread for dipping.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.
- Use gluten-free bread to make this dish gluten-free.
- The heavy cream can be substituted with a plant-based cream for a dairy-free option.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Add more vegetable broth if you prefer a thinner sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: white beans, sun-dried tomatoes, creamy beans, vegetarian recipe, Mediterranean beans, easy stovetop meal
