This Marry Me White Bean & Spinach Skillet is a one-pan vegetarian dinner winner—perfect for a quick, meatless weeknight meal. Creamy protein-rich white beans marry with tangy sun-dried tomatoes, spicy garlic and sweet shallots for layer upon layer of flavor. Antioxidant-loaded spinach and basil add a pop of color, while a rich, velvety sauce clings to all of it. Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to save time in the kitchen. 

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! 

• To save time, purchase pre-chopped sun-dried tomatoes or use sun-dried tomato pesto instead.
• You can use any creamy white bean for this recipe or opt for chickpeas for a more al dente experience.
• Lacinato kale or Swiss chard would make a delicious substitute for the spinach.
• We recommend rinsing the canned beans before adding them to the recipe. If you skip this step, the beans may have an unpleasant texture and become sticky or slimy. 

Nutrition Notes

• White beans bring plant-based protein power to this dish. They’re also loaded with antioxidants and fiber, helping to fill you up and keep things moving through your gut.
• Sun-dried tomatoes are simply tomatoes that have been salted and dried in the sun or oven. Tomatoes provide vitamins C and A for a healthy, strong immune system.
• Spinach adds more vitamin A to this dish, plus the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. All of these nutrients support healthy vision and eyes.