Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (15ml)
- ½ large red onion (finely diced, 75g)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced, 12g)
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt (3.75g)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (0.5g)
- 1½ cups canned cannellini beans (250g)
- 24 ounce jar tomato sauce (680g)
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (5ml)
- ½ cup spinach (15g)
- Squeeze of lime (optional, 5ml)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the finely diced red onions and minced garlic, sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Add Seasonings and Simmer: Stir in the sea salt, ground black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the mixture for about 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Incorporate Beans and Tomato Sauce: Add the cannellini beans, tomato sauce, and liquid smoke to the pan. Stir thoroughly to combine. Increase heat to high for 2 minutes to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 8 minutes. Stir once during simmering and cook until the sauce thickens to your liking.
- Wilt Spinach: Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh spinach. Let the heat from the sauce wilt the spinach for about 2 minutes.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust salt as needed. Optionally, add a squeeze of lime juice to enhance the flavors. Serve warm with your favorite starches or extra greens, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard for different leafy greens variations.
- Adjust the liquid smoke quantity to your preferred level of smokiness.
- Serve this dish with crusty bread, rice, or pasta for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
