NeighborhoodHub kitchen
Spinach & white bean skillet
A creamy bean skillet with lemon and toast for scooping.
~$2.40 per serving
What goes in
- White beans, drained2 cans (15 oz each)~$2.20
- Frozen spinach1½ cups~$1.25
- Milk½ cup~$0.20
- Whole-wheat bread2 slices~$0.50
- Lemon½~$0.30
- Garlic2 cloves~$0.15
- Olive oil and salt2 tsp oil, ¼ tsp salt~$0.20
Whole recipe estimate$4.80
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Let’s make it
- 1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Mince garlic and stir in for 30 seconds.
- 2
Add beans, spinach, milk, salt, and ¼ cup of water. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until hot throughout, mashing a few beans to thicken the sauce.
- 3
Stir in lemon juice. Toast the bread and serve one slice with each bowl.
Original recipe and planning estimates by NeighborhoodHub. Cooking times are estimates; this recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested.