Fagioli Poverelli Cotti nella Pignata o Coccio sul Fuoco - Ricette Calabresi

canned white beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Dried beans are often cheaper and healthier, while chickpeas can provide a different texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

diced tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while water with seasoning is a cost-effective alternative.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add canned white beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the skillet.

Season with bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve warm with crusty bread or over rice if desired.

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