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Dinner Tonight: Spanish White Beans with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Posted by Nick Kindelsperger, October 26, 2009 at 4:15 PM

Cooking from the last issue of Gourmet.

[Photograph: Nick Kindelsperger]

I'm kind of addicted to this beans-and-greens combination. It's a concept that initially didn't make much sense to me. Wouldn't the result just be a mushy, messy, gray and green glob in a bowl? Nope—it's actually hearty and filling in a spectacularly healthy way. It's perfect for those who want a warm bowl of food for the upcoming cool weather, but don't necessarily want to go overboard with the meat. The duo is accentuated here by some thinly sliced sundried tomatoes, a simple addition that oddly adds a slight meaty edge along with a compact tomato flavor.

I pulled this recipe from the last issue of Gourmet, which is kind of sad to admit. I've used the magazine often for this column and recipes like this one made me keep coming back. Though it's not flashy, nor particularly revelatory, this recipe is a delicious, quick, and healthy dinner. It's the way I'd like to eat more often. In recent years, Gourmet really expanded their selection of quick weeknight meals, and I always looked forward to them. I'd just like to say thanks, Gourmet.

Spanish White Beans with Spinach and Sun Dried Tomatoes

- serves 2 to 3 -
Adapted from Gourmet.

Ingredients

1/2 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 19-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
1 10-ounce bag spinach, tough stems removed
Salt and pepper

Procedure

1. Pour two tablespoons of oil into a large pot set over medium heat. Add the onion and the sun-dried tomatoes, along with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook for about 6 minutes or so until the onion is browned. Toss in the garlic and paprika. Cook for an additional minute, stirring occasionally.

2. Add the beans, water, spinach, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.

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