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~ tasty veggie & bean medley ~

Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

A great summer side dish, that I threw together. Some fresh corn off the cob would be great in this as well. Add some meat and it would be hearty enough to serve as a meal. Enjoy!

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Steam

Ingredients For ~ tasty veggie & bean medley ~

  • 6 slice
    bacon, chopped and fried - reserving drippings
  • 1 lg
    sweet onion, fine dice
  • 1 lg
    clove garlic, minced
  • 1 sm
    each - yellow squash & zucchini chopped small
  • 1/2 sm
    head of cabbage, chopped
  • 1 lg
    chopped tomato
  • 1/3 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/2 - 3/4 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1/2 - 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 - 1/3 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 20 oz
    cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

How To Make ~ tasty veggie & bean medley ~

  • 1
    In a large skillet or a wok as I used, cook bacon until crisp. Drain. Leave three tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet. Add the garlic and onion and fry until tender. Add the squashes, tomato, broth, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, cabbage and stir. Place a lid over mix and steam for 10 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the beans and cheese - cook until beans are heated through.
  • 2
    Serve with crumbled bacon and more cheese if desired. A few pinches if red pepper flakes is great on this as well.
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