Spinach and beans au gratin

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonFavorite sauteing liquid
1mediumOnion, chopped
3Cloves garlic, finely chopped
1can(14 oz.) small white beans, rinsed and drained
1can(14 oz.) vegetable broth or your own
1can(16 oz.) tomatoes, chopped
½teaspoonDried basil
½teaspoonDried oregano
½teaspoonDried rosemary, crumbled
teaspoonGround red pepper
1pack(10 oz.) fresh spinach
½cupFatfree shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. In a 10-inch oven-proof skillet, heat sauteing liquid. Add onion and saute 5 minutes or until onion softens and becomes translucent, adding more liquid if needed. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Add beans, broth, tomatoes with their juice, herbs and 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 cheese. Broil 4 inches from heat source until cheese melts and begins to brown.

Source: Country Living Magazine May 1995 Posted to fatfree digest V96 #246 From: Joseph & Dianne Fago <joeanddi@...> Date: Thu, 05 Sep 1996 22:44:50 -0500