stir fried greens and beans

Necedah, WI
Updated on Oct 15, 2012

This Chinese inspired Italian stir fry dish is sure to be a winner in your family.

Rate
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stir-Fry
yield 4 / 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces bok choy (or swiss chard)
  • 8 ounces napa cabbage
  • 4 - romaine lettuce leaves
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves (crushed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 16 ounces white kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • - hot cooked ziti (or penne, or noodle)
  • - grated parmesan cheese

How To Make stir fried greens and beans

  • Step 1
    Separate bok chow leaves from stems. Rinse and drain. Cut bok chow stems diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices. Cut bok chow leaves crosswise into 1 inch slices. Keep leaves and stems in separate piles. Rinse cabbage and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices. Rinse romaine leaves and drain. Tear leaves into 2 inch pieces. Slice onion and chop garlic. Cut bacon slices crosswise into 1 inch pieces.Heat the wok over medium high heat until hot. Add bacon and stir fry until crisp and brown. Remove bacon to a small bowl and discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat. Drizzle oil into the wok and heat 30 seconds. Add onion and bok chow stems and stir fry 2 minutes.Add garlic, oregano, salt, red pepper, and beans to the wok; stir fry until beans are heated. Add bok choy leaves, cabbage, and romaine; stir fry until greens are wilted.Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with bacon.Serve with pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.

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