Spinach And Beans Au Gratin

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Spinach And Beans Au Gratin



Makes 6 servings


1 tablespoon butter
1 medium-size onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 15-oz can small white beans, drained
1 14 1/2-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 16-ounce can whole tomatoes in tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 10-ounce package fresh spinach
1/4 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded


1. In a 10-inch cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, melt butter over
low heat. Add onion and saute' 5 minutes or until onion softens and
becomes translucent. Add garlic and saute' 1 minute. Add beans,
chicken broth, tomatoes with juice, basil, oregano, rosemary, and
ground red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.

2. Add spinach, 1 cup at a time, to mixture. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or
until spinach wilts.

3. Heat broiler. Cover top of spinach and bean mixture with
mozzarella. Broil mixture 4 inches from heat source until cheese
melts and begins to brown. Serve immediately.

Nutrition information per serving - protein: 13 grams; fat: 7
grams; carbohydrate: 24 grams; fiber: 7 grams; sodium: 442
milligrams; cholesterol: 21 milligrams; calories: 203.