Description
Sautéed Garlic Spinach and White Beans is a quick, hearty side dish made with tender white beans, garlicky olive oil, fresh spinach, lemon juice, herbs, and briny capers. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1 (15 oz) can small white beans, rinsed and drained (navy or great northern)
3 cups fresh spinach
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp kosher salt
Pinch of black pepper
1 Tbsp chives, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp capers, drained
Flaky sea salt, for serving
High-quality extra virgin olive oil, for serving
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 30 seconds.
Add the drained white beans and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring gently.
Add spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
Stir in lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
Fold in chives, parsley, and capers.
Serve warm or at room temperature, finished with flaky sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Use white beans like navy, great northern, or cannellini for best texture.
Avoid dark beans such as black or kidney beans.
Swiss chard can replace spinach; sauté chopped stems first for 3–4 minutes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 197 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 225 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg