Sauteed Spinach and Butter Beans Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, coarsely chopped
16 oz butter beans, drained
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth or 1/2 cup water, divided
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
9 oz prewashed spinach
salt (optional)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
splash vinegar (optional)
bacon bits (optional)
red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:

In saucepan, heat butter, sauté celery and sun dried tomatoes. About 1 minute. Add beans, thyme and 1/4 cup broth or water. Cover pan; heat through over low heat.
Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until golden. Continue cooking until onion becomes crisp. Remove onion and set aside. Add spinach and remaining 1/4 cup broth to skillet; sprinkle with salt and cayenne pepper. Cover and cook until leaves wilt, about 1 to 3 minutes. Season with splash of vinegar, if desired.
To serve, mound spinach on plate; top with bean mixture. Add onion rings and garnishes of choice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	133.24 Kcal (558 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.54g	10%
Cholesterol	7.63mg	3%
Sodium	322.97mg	13%
Potassium	255.92mg	5%
Total Carbs	14.63g	5%
Sugars	4.19g	17%
Dietary Fiber	3.72g	15%
Protein	4.51g	9%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	14%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	30.6mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	68.29 Kcal (286 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.35g	10%
Cholesterol	3.91mg	3%
Sodium	165.53mg	13%
Potassium	131.16mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.5g	5%
Sugars	2.15g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.91g	15%
Protein	2.31g	9%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	14%
Iron	0.8mg	9%
Calcium	15.7mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

2.5

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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