Recipe Name Tuscan White Beans Submitted by dbcarlson Recipe Description Quantity 6 Quantity Unit cups Prep Time (minutes) 5 Cook Time (minutes) 7 Ready In (minutes) 12

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 teaspoon olive oil 8 tablespoons chopped shallots (1/2 cup), sliced 1 teaspoon thyme, dried 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 can (14 oz), ready-to-serve Tomatoes, canned, organic 1/4 cup chicken broth, fat free, low sodium 4 cups Cannellini beans, canned, rinsed and drained (2-19 oz cans) 1/8 teaspoon red peppers (hot), crushed 2 cups Baby spinach leaves, packed Steps Sequence Step 1 In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil. Add the shallots and thyme, and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the vinegar and bring to a boil. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, broth and red peper flakes, and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Stir in the spinach and simmer for 1 minute, or until the spinach is just wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper