Side Items

Pan-Fried Beans and Spinach is for Dinner.

Pan-Fried Beans and Spinach takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Pan-Fried Beans and Spinach takes 10 minutes to cook.

Pan-Fried Beans and Spinach makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Pan-Fried Beans and Spinach are:

15.5 oz. can Great Northern Beans, drained
1 1/2 pkg. Lean Sliced Ham (such as Kroger or Carl Buddig, 120- or 90-calorie packs), finely chopped
1.5 cups Baby Spinach, chopped
1 tbsp. Brummel & Brown yogurt spread (or other low-cal margarine substitute)
1 tbsp. Garlic
1 tsp. Paprika
1 tbsp. Parsley
2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
Salt, Pepper, and Other Seasonings to taste
Cooking Spray (regular or butter flavored)
1 tbsp. Parmesan Cheese, grated

Here is how you make Pan-Fried Beans and Spinach:

1. Prepare ingredients: Drain beans. Wash and finely chop spinach, and shake off water or press dry. Chop ham into bite-sized pieces or strips. Set aside.2. Coat large skillet with cooking spray and heat Brummel & Brown and garlic at medium heat. 3. Once the Brummel melts, add the beans in a single layer. Sprinkle with paprika, parsley, italian seasoning. Stir to coat the beans, then let them sit long enough to brown on one side, about 3 or 4 minutes, before turning to brown the other side, another 3 to 4 minutes. 4. Add the spinach, salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings to the pan, stir, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, just long enough for the leaves to go a bit limp. If necessary, add more cooking spray to be sure ingredients do not burn.5. Dust each serving with Parmesan cheese and serve.Serving Size: Makes 4 servings as a side dish or 2 as a main dishNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AUTIEJ.

The nutritional information for Pan-Fried Beans and Spinach is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 160.9

• Total Fat: 5.2 g
• Cholesterol: 16.0 mg
• Sodium: 1,353.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 15.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
• Protein: 11.4 g