beans and greens

Name: Beans and Greens
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 - small yellow onion diced; 6 clove(s) garlic minced; ¼ teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 10 ounce(s) escarole or kale, chopped; 2 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth; 2 - (15-ounce) cans of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh thyme; kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper; grated romano or parmesan cheese to taste (optional)

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Jul 25, 2023

These Beans and Greens are easy, hearty, and southern-style delicious. Serve this tasty recipe as a side dish for fried chicken or fish or a meatless main entree. Add some smoked bacon or ham and a splash of apple cider vinegar for authentic Appalachian Style Beans and Greens. Or try a sprinkle of Italian seasoning and freshly grated Parmesan Cheese. Call it a soup or a stew; add enough chicken broth to suit your taste.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 - small yellow onion diced
6 cloves garlic minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
10 ounces escarole or kale, chopped
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 - (15-ounce) cans of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
grated romano or parmesan cheese to taste (optional)

How To Make beans and greens

Step 1

Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or heavy skillet. Add the onions and cook until softened. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute while stirring continuously.

Step 2

Add the kale, cover the pot or skillet, and cook until wilted, stirring several times.
Step 3

Stir in the chicken broth and increase the heat to medium. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in the cannellini beans and fresh thyme and simmer for about 3 minutes
Step 4

Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Spoon into bowls and, if desired, top with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese.
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