Easy Healthy Cannellini & Spinach

I am trying to eat healthier. This is hard to do when your hubby eats like a 4 yo and is super picky. I don't want to cook separate dinners so, I have started focusing on my lunch. Cannellini (also known as white kidney beans) are neutral and remind me of pasta. They lend themselves perfectly to this creamy sauce


I threw this together with what I had on hand but was inspired by a dish I had in Tuscany and still dream about to this day. The quantities are guesstimates - adjust to your taste.


  • EVOO
  • 2 slices white onion, diced
  • chicken broth (1 to 2 C)
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 2 tsp pesto
  • cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 bag of spinach
  • 1/4 C a nice cheese - I used Trader Joe's Parmesan, Romano & Asiago Cheese blend


In a saucepan, saute onions in EVOO. When onions are soft, add broth, garlic, pesto and beans. Saute for 5 minutes, adding more broth if needed. Add in 1/2 bag of spinach and stir to slightly wilt. Add in cheese to taste and serve. This would also make an excellent dinner side dish.


4 comments:

  1. jnet blogsAugust 23, 2020 at 10:39 AM

    Hi Elle! Thanks for the recipe. I also have printed out your c*vid advice. So glad you are feeling better. Here is a link to my favorite cannellini soup recipe. You might like this for a bit of a change. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/cannellini-bean-soup-with-kale-and-garlic-olive-oil-crostini-recipe-1947101

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    1. Elle Is For LivingAugust 24, 2020 at 1:08 PM

      Thanks so much for sharing, I will check it out xoxo

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  2. UnknownAugust 23, 2020 at 11:19 PM

    Hello Elle. can you please let me know what EVOO is? Many thanks for the great sounding recipe. Kind regards aleays Heather.

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