Best Mediterranean Spinach Beans Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN SPINACH & BEANS



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If you want to make this dish vegetarian, use soy sauce instead of Worcestershire. I like this skillet meal served warm or cold. -Becky Cuba, Spotsylvania, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
Additional olive oil, optional

Steps:

  • In a 12-in. skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated, 6-8 minutes., Add beans, artichoke hearts and spinach; cook and stir until spinach is wilted, 3-5 minutes. If desired, drizzle with additional oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 650mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEDITERRANEAN SPINACH



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Make and share this Mediterranean Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mary Hallen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 1/2 teaspoons dill, chopped
2 medium roma tomatoes, chopped
1 1/4 lbs spinach, rinsed and drained,stems removed
3 -4 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon capers
pepper

Steps:

  • Combine onions, garlic, dill and 1/4 cup water.
  • Stir-fry over medium heat until onions are soft and almost all liquid has evaporated.
  • Transfer mixture to bowl and stir in tomatoes.
  • Keep warm.
  • Add half the spinach to fry pan and 1 Tab water.
  • Stir-fry over medium heat until spinach is just beginning to wilt.
  • Add remaining spinach, stir-fry until all spinach is wilted (2 minutes) With slotted spoon, transfer spinach to a platter and spread out slightly; discard liquid from pan.
  • Top spinach with tomato mixture Sprinkle with Feta and capers.
  • Season to taste.

MEDITERRANEAN PENNE PASTA AND BEANS



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Beans cooked with tomatoes and spinach provide a perfect topping for your pasta dinner that's ready in 30 minutes - perfect if you love Mediterranean cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 oz. (1 3/4 cups) uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (14.5-oz.) cans no-salt-added tomatoes, undrained, cut up
1 (15-oz.) can Old El Paso™ garbanzo beans or Progresso™ Chickpeas, drained, rinsed
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sugar
1 (10-oz.) pkg. prewashed fresh spinach, stems removed, chopped (about 8 cups)
2 oz. (1/2 cup) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Cook penne to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, beans, Italian seasoning and sugar; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach; cook 3 minutes or until spinach wilts, stirring frequently.
  • To serve, arrange cooked penne on large serving platter. Top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 10 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 8 g

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