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beans with lemon and broccoli

Recipe by
Tina Swain
Beaver Dam, WI

This is a good foil to a roast chicken, pork or fish. It is bright and a welcomed change from rice, past or potatoes.

yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For beans with lemon and broccoli

  • 2 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1
    small lemon, thinly sliced and seeds removed
  • 2
    anchovy(packed in oil) fillets
  • 4-6
    garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1-2 c
    broccoli florets
  • 2 can
    15-16 ounce cans of white beans, great northern, butter, white kidney
  • freshly shredded or grated parmesan cheese
  • parsley and red pepper flakes for garnish
  • salt and pepper

How To Make beans with lemon and broccoli

  • 1
    Over medium heat, heat a heavy pot. Add lemons, garlic and anchovies. Cook until fillets dissolve and lemon is soft and browned in spots.
  • 2
    Add broccoli and cook tossing occasionally until green and tender crisp.
  • 3
    Add beans and 1/3 cup water. Cook until water is half reduced. Mix in a sprinkling of parsley and a dusting of red pepper. Turn out onto a platter or large bowl and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
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