"Minestra is a dish that's full of healthy greens and beans; it's very nutritious and low fat. Despite the way it looks, it's absolutely delicious!..."
INGREDIENTS
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6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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2 1/2 cups (20 oz) of water, or more if needed
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4 cloves of fresh garlic, crushed
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one large or two small Savoy cabbages, preferably organic, cut into chunks
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one bunch of dandelion leaves, organic, trim off bottom inch, then cut in half
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one bunch of kale, or chard, organic, cut (this is optional)
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one bunch of spinach, organic, trim off bottom part of stems, cut in half
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1/8 tsp dried fennel seeds
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Kosher or sea salt
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black pepper, freshly ground
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12 oz or more, Cannellini or Borlotti (cranberry) beans, cooked (how to cook your own dried beans)