Grilled White Beans and Spinach
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in less than an hour and tastes way more impressive than the effort required. White beans are packed with protein and fiber, keeping you full and satisfied long after dinner. The spinach adds a gorgeous pop of color while the garlic, lemon zest, and a pinch of red pepper flakes create this wonderful depth of flavor. It's affordable, simple, and honestly feels like comfort food without any fuss. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
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Ingredients
- 473 mlwhite beans
- 1420 mlspinach
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 3 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 1 tsplemon zest
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tsppepper
- 1 tspred pepper flakes
- 237 mlvegetable broth
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium heat.
- 2
In a bowl, combine beans, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Tip: Toss ingredients until well combined.
- 3
Place beans on the grill, cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Tip: Cook until grill marks appear.
- 4
Add spinach to the bowl, mix well.
Tip: Mix spinach into the seasoned beans.
- 5
Transfer the mixture to a grill-safe baking dish.
Tip: Cover with foil if your grill doesn't have a cover.
- 6
Place the dish on the grill and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
Tip: Cook until spinach is wilted.
- 7
Serve hot, with a drizzle of additional olive oil if desired.
Tip: Enjoy as a side dish or as a light meal!
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