White Beans, Spinach and Tomatoes over Parmesan Toasts
Three words describe this dish to a T: comforting, simple and fast.
Ingredients
  • 4 thick slices country-style whole-wheat bread
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 4 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed
  • 1 10-ounce bag baby spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup sliced fresh basil, or 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Top bread with Parmesan, place on a baking sheet and bake until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and beans and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes are beginning to soften and the beans are heated through, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in spinach, pepper, salt and broth and cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach is just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in basil (or pesto). Spoon the bean-and-spinach mixture over the Parmesan toasts and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Per serving
Calories: 270
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Protein: 13g
Cholesterol: 4mg
Dietary Fiber: 15g
Potassium: 497mg
Sodium: 729mg
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (70% daily value), Vitamin C (35% dv), Calcium (30% dv), Iron (25% dv).
SERVES: 4
PREP TIME: 25 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
LEVEL: Easy
MEETS THESE GUIDELINES:
Low Calorie
High Fiber
Low Sat Fat
Low Cholesterol
High Calcium
Heart Healthy
MAKE AHEAD TIP:
The spinach-and-bean mixture can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave.
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