Sizzled Spinach with White Beans and Mozzarella
- 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans or 1 15-oz. can white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 large red or yellow bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
- 4 oz. fresh mozzarella, drained and torn or diced
- 2 Tbs. white wine vinegar, divided
- 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, finely chopped, and oil reserved
- 1/4 cup chopped black olives
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped (2 Tbs.)
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
- 1 Tbs. garlic oil or olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced red or yellow bell pepper
- 2 Tbs. minced shallot (1 medium)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
- 1 lb. baby spinach
- To make Salad: Toss together white beans, bell pepper, mozzarella, 1 Tbs.
- vinegar, and 1 Tbs.
- sun-dried tomato oil in medium bowl.
- Set aside.
- Stir together sun-dried tomatoes, olives, shallot, parsley, garlic, and remaining 1 Tbs.
- vinegar in small bowl.
- Stir into bean mixture.
- Set aside.
- To make Garlicky Spinach: Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add bell pepper and shallot, and saute 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables begin to brown.
- Add garlic, and stir 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Add spinach in batches, and saute 5 to 6 minutes, tossing with tongs, or until wilted and bright green.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve Salad topped with Garlicky Spinach.
beans, red, fresh mozzarella, white wine vinegar, oil, black olives, shallot, parsley, clove garlic, garlic oil, red, shallot, garlic, baby spinach
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/sizzled-spinach-with-white-beans-and-mozzarella/ (may not work)