Spanakopita-Inspired Skillet Beans
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion (from ½ large onion)
- 4 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1½ tablespoons)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish
- 1 (10-ounce) package baby spinach
- 1 cup unsalted vegetable broth
- 2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed
- 1½ cups crumbled feta cheese, divided
- 4 ounces cream cheese (about ½ cup)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus grated zest for garnish
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Multigrain pita chips, for serving (optional)
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a broiler-safe large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1 cup onion; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 7 minutes.
- Add chopped garlic and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add 10 ounces baby spinach in batches; cook, stirring constantly, until wilted, about 6 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium; stir in the rinsed beans, ¾ cup feta, 4 ounces cream cheese, 2 tablespoons each parsley and dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the cream cheese is melted and incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with the remaining ¾ cup feta and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Transfer to the oven and bake until bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Increase oven temperature to broil; broil until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Garnish with additional parsley, dill, crushed red pepper and/or lemon zest, if desired.
- Serve with multigrain pita chips, if desired.