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Creamy Salmon and White Bean Skillet

A high-protein, anti-inflammatory skillet meal that is quick, soft-textured, and easy to prepare on low-energy days.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon pouches or small cans drained
  • 1 can cannellini or great northern beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup frozen diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill or Italian seasoning
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add frozen onion and cook until soft.
  • Stir in beans and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
  • Gently fold in salmon, keeping pieces intact.
  • In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and seasoning.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir mixture into skillet. Warm gently without boiling.
  • Serve alone, over rice, or with whole-grain toast.

Notes

Soft texture makes this ideal during RA flares.
Use pre-cooked rice or frozen grains to reduce effort.
Swap salmon for rotisserie chicken if preferred.
Protein: ~32g per serving