Description
A colorful and flavorful power bowl packed with protein and fiber to boost your vegetable intake.
Ingredients
- Fresh Spinach (4 cups)
- Canned White Beans (2 cups)
- Cherry Tomatoes (1 cup)
- Red Onion (1 small)
- Olive Oil (2 tablespoons)
- Garlic (3 cloves)
- Lemon Juice (2 tablespoons)
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse and prepare ingredients: Rinse fresh spinach under cold water, pat dry, drain and rinse white beans, and chop cherry tomatoes and red onion.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and chopped red onion, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook the spinach: Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Add beans and tomatoes: Stir in drained white beans and cherry tomatoes, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season and finish: Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Transfer the mixture into serving dishes and garnish with extra lemon wedges or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, quinoa can replace white beans. Use avocado oil instead of olive oil for a creamier consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spinach, white beans, power bowl, vegan recipe, healthy meal
