Kidney Beans with Beet Greens and Baby Spinach
Kidney Beans with Beet Greens and Baby Spinach brings together tender legumes with wilted leafy greens, sweet onion, and mellow garlic for a bright, tangy bite. A splash of red wine vinegar lifts the earthy greens while smoky bits add depth. Serve it warm as a hearty side or a light lunch with crusty bread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kidney Beans with Beet Greens and Baby Spinach, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.54 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Drain the beans, reserving about 1/4 cup of the liquid; set the beans and the reserved liquid aside.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion until translucent and starting to brown, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 more minute.
- 4
Add the spinach and beet greens, partially cover the pan, and cook until the leaves wilt, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Sprinkle the bacon bits over the top.
- 6
Stir in the kidney beans with the reserved liquid, and cook, stirring often, for about 2 more minutes.
- 7
Mix in the red wine vinegar, and cook until the pan juices reduce and the greens are tender, about 5 more minutes.
- 8
Season with salt to taste.
- Calories 304.38 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 13.09 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 36.16 g 13%
- Total Fat 11.33 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.17 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.26 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 587.7 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 6.41 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 1.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 122.61 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.04 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 409.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 21.06 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Kidney Beans with Beet Greens and Baby Spinach is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Bacon Bits, Cooked Greens, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 304.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kidney Beans with Beet Greens and Baby Spinach made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Bacon Bits, Cooked Greens, Garlic, Kidney Beans. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kidney Beans with Beet Greens and Baby Spinach?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 304.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kidney Beans with Beet Greens and Baby Spinach easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Kidney Beans with Beet Greens and Baby Spinach healthy?
- Kidney Beans with Beet Greens and Baby Spinach has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 304.38 calories and 13.09 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 587.7 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.17 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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