Creamy Tomato White Beans

If you’re looking for a cozy weeknight dinner that feels creamy and comforting without much effort, these Creamy Tomato White Beans are exactly that — simple ingredients, one skillet, and a rich, satisfying result.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 477kcal

Author Julia Maz

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2 lb tomatoes, cut in half
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt, or to taste
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup vegetable broth
2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups fresh spinach
¼ tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the tomatoes cut-side down. Cover and cook until they soften and the skins begin to loosen, then remove and discard the skins.
2 tbsp olive oil, 2 lb tomatoes, cut in half
Lightly mash the tomatoes in the skillet, then add the garlic, dried oregano, salt, red pepper flakes, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
3 medium garlic cloves, minced, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, or to taste, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 cup vegetable broth, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Stir in the white beans and spinach. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the spinach wilts.
2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed, 2 cups fresh spinach
Spoon into bowls and serve with bread, rice, or pasta for a cozy, satisfying meal.

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Notes

🔀 Recipe Variations

🍅 Use any tomatoes you have. Roma, vine, cherry, or even slightly overripe ones all work here — they’ll cook down into a rich, flavorful sauce.

🥥 Not a fan of coconut milk? Swap it for cashew cream, sunflower seed cream, or your favorite plant-based cooking cream.

🫘 Want it heartier? Add another can of white beans or mix in chickpeas — the sauce can easily handle it.

🥬 Feel free to add more greens. Spinach, kale, or chard all blend naturally into the sauce and change the texture slightly.

🫙 Storage & Make-Ahead

🧊 Storage:

Keep in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3–4 days. The flavors deepen as it rests.

⏳ Make-ahead tip:

This dish can be made ahead and gently reheated before serving. Add a splash of vegetable broth if needed.

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