Simple Skillet White Beans with Tomato, Spinach & Feta

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

  1. 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
  2. 1 med yellow onion, sliced
  3. 3 cloves garlic, finely diced
  4. 1 28-oz can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
  5. 2 15-oz cans white beans (Navy, Cannellini, or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
  6. Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  7. 4 cups packed baby spinach leaves
  8. 12 cup crumbled feta cheese
  9. 14 cup fresh snipped basil
  10. Hot cooked brown rice, couscous, noodles, or toasted whole grain bread

Directions:

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
  • Sauté onion and garlic for 3 minutes or until onions are translucent.
  • Add tomatoes, beans, salt and pepper.  Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach and basil and cook for another minute or until spinach is wilted, but stays bright green.
  • Top with crumbled feta and serve.
  • Serve over grains or toast