Mediterranean White Bean, Broccoli & Spinach Skillet

A simple, nourishing one-pan dinner combining creamy cannellini beans, fresh broccoli, spinach, tomatoes and Mediterranean herbs. Naturally vegan, full of flavour and perfect with crusty bread.

Serves: 4 | Cooking Time: 30

From your OrganicBox produce box

  • 250g broccoli, cut into small florets
  • Remaining baby spinach (approximately half a pack)
  • 1 daikon radish, grated or thinly sliced, for a fresh side salad

Protein and additional ingredients

  • 2 tins cannellini beans (400g each), drained and rinsed
  • 1 tin diced tomatoes (400g)
  • 1 small brown onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • Crusty bread or cooked rice, to serve

Optional daikon dressing

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch of salt

  1. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan or shallow casserole dish over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic, oregano and smoked paprika. Stir for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add diced tomatoes and vegetable stock, stirring well.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Add broccoli florets and cover with a lid. Cook for approximately 5–6 minutes until the broccoli begins to soften.
  7. Stir through drained cannellini beans and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  8. Add baby spinach and stir gently until wilted.
  9. Finish with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  10. For the optional side salad, toss freshly grated or sliced daikon with lemon juice, olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  11. Serve the warm skillet with crusty bread or rice and the fresh daikon salad alongside.

Vegetarian option: Already vegetarian. Add crumbled feta or parmesan if desired.

Vegan option: Naturally vegan as written. Serve with vegan bread or rice.

OrganicBox tip: Cannellini beans are wonderfully versatile. Their creamy texture makes them ideal for hearty meat-free meals, soups and salads. You can lightly mash a few beans into the sauce to make it thicker without adding cream.

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