Creamy Skillet White Beans with Spinach and Basil

Name: Creamy Skillet White Beans with Spinach and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw cashews; 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 small sweet onion (diced small); 5 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; (2) 15-ounce cans cannellini beans (or great northern); 4 cups baby spinach (sliced); 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup fresh basil (sliced or chopped); 1/2 cup vegan Parmesan cheese (optional); Dutch Oven Bread; cooked pasta or rice

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

This Italian-inspired Creamy White Bean Skillet is so luxurious, with soft cannellini beans simmered in a rich sauce with spinach, tomatoes, basil, and vegan parmesan. An easy comfort food made in just one pan!

Updated at: Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:17:44 GMT