Name: Creamy Tuscan White Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved; 2 cans (15 oz) white beans drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 1/3 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; 3 cups fresh spinach; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; sea salt and black pepper to taste; parmesan optional; crusty bread for serving

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Overview

Prep10 min

Cook15 min

Total25 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil4 cloves garlicminced1 pint cherry tomatoeshalved2 cans (15 oz) white beansdrained and rinsed1/2 cup vegetable broth1/3 cup heavy cream or half-and-half3 cups fresh spinach1 tsp Italian seasoning sea salt and black pepperto taste parmesanoptional crusty breadfor serving

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Equipment

Medium pot or deep skillet
Wooden spoon
Knife
Can opener

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Method

01

Saute the aromatics

Warm olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant, then stir in tomatoes until they soften.

02

Simmer the beans

Add white beans, broth, cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes until slightly thickened and creamy.

03

Fold in spinach

Stir in spinach until wilted. Taste and adjust salt. Serve with bread and parmesan if you like.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Creamy Tuscan White Beans

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment