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and text by KARA DICAMILLO/ecoRI.org News contributor
Some
of the best lunches evolve from leftovers. For this recipe I used leftover ham,
but you can substitute that with bacon or pancetta, or even leave the meat out
completely.
I
combined the ham with fresh spinach from my CSA, as well as red onion and beans
to make it a hearty lunch that can easily be heated in the microwave. It’s so
much more delicious, and better for you, than a take-out lunch.
Serves 2
Quarter
cup of olive oil
Half cup of red onion, sliced thin
Quarter cup of ham, chopped
1 can of white beans, such as cannellini or great northern, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of freshly cracked pepper
Half teaspoon of thyme, chopped
Teaspoon of parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons of red wine vinegar
2 cups of fresh spinach
A pinch of red pepper flakes
Half cup of red onion, sliced thin
Quarter cup of ham, chopped
1 can of white beans, such as cannellini or great northern, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of freshly cracked pepper
Half teaspoon of thyme, chopped
Teaspoon of parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons of red wine vinegar
2 cups of fresh spinach
A pinch of red pepper flakes
Heat
the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the red onion.
Once the onion has softened and is translucent, add the ham and the beans, and
sauté for about a minute or until heated through.
Add the salt, pepper, thyme
and parsley, as well as the red wine vinegar. Stir to mix the ingredients and
then add the spinach and the red pepper flakes. Continue sautéing until the
spinach has wilted slightly (I like mine a bit crisp) and serve warm.