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Creamy Pumpkin Beans & Greens

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Comfort Food
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A cozy, plant based skillet of creamy pumpkin sauce simmered with tender white beans and fresh greens. Comforting, nourishing, and naturally gluten free, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
  3. Stir in pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Add drained and rinsed white beans, stirring gently to coat them in the pumpkin sauce.
  5. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
  6. Stir in chopped spinach or kale and cook just until wilted.
  7. Add lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • Do not use pumpkin pie filling, make sure it is pure pumpkin puree.
  • If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of vegetable broth while reheating.
  • This dish keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • For extra richness, drizzle a little olive oil over the top before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg