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Mediterranean White Bean and Spinach Skillet

Mediterranean White Bean and Spinach Skillet reads salinity 5.3, citrus 4.8 and sourness 4.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Mediterranean main, about 24 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 6.0 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 3.2 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 6.2 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 1.8 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 4.2 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 5.1 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Salinity 5.3 · Citrus 4.8 · Sourness 4.8 · Allium 4.6 · Umami 4.4 · Richness 3.9 · Funk & Ferment 3.3 · Sweetness 2.6 · Herbaceous 2.5 · Fruity 2.0 · Heat 1.7 · Earthy 1.6 · Warm Spice 1.3 · Bitterness 1.2 · Nutty 1.1 · Floral 0.9

What's in it (14)

• olive oil — 41 g
• yellow onion — 110 g
• garlic — 12 g
• dried leaf oregano — 1 g
• red chili flakes — 3 g
• tomatoes — 411 g
• cannellini bean — 851 g
• vegetable broth — 237 g
• salt — 5 g
• black pepper — 1 g
• baby spinach — 142 g
• lemon juice — 15 g
• feta cheese crumbles — 57 g
• parsley — 7 g

Time & effort: about 24 min (23 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 19.8 kcal, 1 g protein, 0.8 g fat, 2.3 g carbs

Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (7 steps)

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, 5-6 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices, the beans, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally and mashing some of the beans against the side of the skillet to thicken the broth, until the sauce is slightly thickened, 10-12 minutes.
5. Stir in the spinach a few handfuls at a time, until fully wilted, 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice; taste and add more salt if needed.
7. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, scatter the feta and parsley over the top, and serve directly from the skillet.

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• Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice) — Greek
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• Greek-Style Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki — Greek
• Baked Greek Chicken Meatballs with Orzo — Greek

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.