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Beans and Greens

White beans and spinach gratin

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 15- oz can white beans
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups raw spinach blanched, squeezed dry and chopped (or use a 10-oz package of frozen spinach if you're doubling)
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or cheddar or Gruyere
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425.
  • Grease a small gratin dish with a small bit of olive oil. The dish should be smaller than 9x9.  I think I used about a 5x7". A 9x9 works if you double the recipe.
  • In small bowl, put the can of beans (undrained, include the liquid), 1.5 tsp olive oil, vinegar and salt. Mash together with a potato masher or mix with a mixer to mush up some of the beans.
  • Add the chopped, squeezed dry spinach and the red pepper flakes and stir together.
  • Put the beans in the gratin dish. Sprinkle with the cheese and breadcrumbs and drizzle another small spoonful of olive oil over the top. Bake 20 minutes or so.