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Tomato & Garlic Butter Bean Dinner

Name: Tomato & Garlic Butter Bean Dinner
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added petite diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained; 6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces); 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Optional: Hot cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese

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Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jessica Meyers, Austin, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jul. 02, 2023

On the days I get home late and just want a warm meal, I stir together tomatoes, garlic and butter beans. Ladle it over noodles if you're in the mood for pasta. —Jessica Meyers, Austin, Texas

Can you freeze Tomato & Garlic Butter Bean Dinner?

Freeze cooled bean mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

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Tomato & Garlic Butter Bean Dinner

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:5 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Hot cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese

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Directions

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In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until tender, 30-45 seconds. Add tomatoes, beans, spinach, Italian seasoning and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with pasta and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups (calculated without pasta and cheese): 147 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 353mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 9g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.