00:02This Tuscan White Bean Skillet transforms simple pantry staples into rich Mediterranean comfort food
00:08with cannellini beans, sun-dried tomatoes, kale, and herbs.
00:12Flavorful, aromatic, and effortlessly impressive for any weeknight.
00:16For the aromatic base, use one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, preferably cold-pressed.
00:23Add one large diced onion, which yields about one and a half cups,
00:26half a cup of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes that have been drained and roughly chopped,
00:31and four minced garlic cloves.
00:33For the hearty main mixture, use two 14 and a half ounce cans of white cannellini beans,
00:38drained and rinsed, one 14 and a half ounce can of diced tomatoes,
00:43and one 14 and a half ounce can of artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped.
00:49Season with one teaspoon each of dried oregano and dried thyme.
00:52For finishing, add two cups of chopped kale and season with salt and pepper to taste.
00:58Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
01:02Add diced onions and cook until translucent and fragrant.
01:06Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, cooking briefly until aromatic but not browned.
01:11Add cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, artichoke hearts, oregano, and thyme.
01:16Stir to combine evenly.
01:18Cover and cook for about eight minutes until the sauce thickens and flavors meld together.
01:24Stir in chopped kale until wilted, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot with crusty bread.
01:30It keeps beautifully in the refrigerator for up to four days and actually tastes better the next day as flavors continue developing.
01:36Reheat with a splash of broth over low heat, or freeze portions up to three months and thaw overnight before warming.
01:43Easily double the recipe for entertaining by using a large skillet or two pans for even cooking.
01:49Garnish with fresh herbs, olive oil, or parmesan.
01:53Serve family style directly from the skillet, or portion into bowls for more refined plating.
01:58This Tuscan white bean skillet transforms simple ingredients into a wholesome, comforting, plant-based dish, bursting with Italian flavor and rustic charm.
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