White Beans with Spinach

I always struggle to think of what to eat for lunch.  I think it is the most difficult meal of the day if you are gluten free and I usually find myself at a loss when it comes time to eat.  This is an idea, rather than a recipe, for how to throw together something that is quick, easy, tasty and nutritious.  If you are eating at home then obviously it is a warm lunch, but it could also be prepared ahead and then eaten as a salad if you are packing lunch for work or school.

You will need only a few ingredients.

• A can of white beans such as butter beans (pictured) or any other bean or pulse that you enjoy.  Sometimes I'll just use half the tin one day and save the rest for the following day.
• Some English spinach, or baby spinach, or any other wilting green.  Rocket also works well.
• Some olives or something similar to add a bit of interest, capers also work well.
• Some kind of sauce or dressing such as a store bought pesto or stir through sauce, or alternatively a quick dressing made from either lemon juice and olive oil or balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Using a small saucepan add a splash of olive oil and the drained and rinsed beans and warm gently over a low to medium heat.  Add the spinach, chopped or torn, and your olives or capers and stir gently until the spinach wilts and the beans are warmed through.  Add your sauce or dressing, stir to mix and then lunch is ready to serve.