Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
- 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, kale, or Swiss chard, tough stems removed and roughly chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the chopped greens (spinach, kale, or Swiss chard) a handful at a time, allowing them to wilt down before adding more. Continue cooking until all the greens are tender, about 3-5 minutes depending on the type of greens used.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately with crusty whole-grain bread or a side of quinoa.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different leafy greens like mustard greens or collard greens, just adjust cooking time as needed. For extra richness, a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil before serving is wonderful. This dish is fantastic on its own or as a hearty side. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg