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Cannellini Beans with Bacon and Spinach

A fast and delicious meal option or side dish.
Course Side Dish
Keyword bacon, cannellini beans, spinach, tomatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 pound smoky bacon, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 15.5 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with basil and oregano
  • 6 cups baby spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • fresh Parmesan cheese shavings

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Drain bacon fat from skillet leaving 2 tablespoons in pan. Add the oil and let it get hot. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the beans and tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the spinach, salt, pepper and bacon. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately with fresh Parmesan cheese shavings.