Name: Green Goddess White Beans
Total time: 270 min
Ingredients: 1 pound large white beans, such as butter beans, lima beans or gigante beans, soaked overnight and drained; 10 large cloves garlic, smashed and chopped; 5 cups unsalted chicken broth; 2 anchovy fillets, finely minced to a paste; 1 medium shallot, minced; 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 (12 ounce) jar marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained; 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen cut spinach; 0.25 cup finely chopped fresh chives; 0.25 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 0.5 cup sour cream; Garlic croutons for garnish

Green Goddess White Beans

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This one-pot, meal-in-a-bowl bean stew is inspired by green goddess dressing: tangy, lightly creamy and assertively herbal. The dish is packed with greenery, but relies on pantry staples like frozen spinach and jarred artichokes, making it well suited to any season. Giant white beans work especially well, but you can also use smaller varieties, like navy. If making that substitution, decrease the broth to 4 1/2 cups and start checking for doneness around 3 hours.

By Sarah DiGregorio

Published on January 3, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC

a recipe photo of the Green Goddess Beans with Spinach & Artichokes — Photo: Photographer: Brittany Conerly

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 pound large white beans, such as butter beans, lima beans or gigante beans, soaked overnight and drained
10 large cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
5 cups unsalted chicken broth
2 anchovy fillets, finely minced to a paste
1 medium shallot, minced
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 (12 ounce) jar marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen cut spinach
¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
½ cup sour cream
Garlic croutons for garnish

Directions

Combine drained beans, garlic, broth, anchovies, shallot and salt in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on High until the beans are creamy and tender, about 4 hours.
Turn the heat to Low and stir in artichokes, spinach, chives, parsley and tarragon. Cover and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes more. Turn off heat and stir in sour cream. Serve in bowls, topped with croutons, if desired.

To make ahead

Refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Equipment

6- to 8-quart slow cooker

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

211	Calories
3g	Fat
34g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 211
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 9g	32%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 15g	30%
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Vitamin A 3887IU	78%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Vitamin E 2mg	13%
Folate 133mcg	33%
Vitamin K 134mcg	112%
Sodium 512mg	22%
Calcium 177mg	14%
Iron 5mg	28%
Magnesium 93mg	22%
Potassium 815mg	17%
Zinc 2mg	18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.