Garlicky Beans Winter Greens (Printer View)

Creamy beans and hearty winter greens melded with garlic for a comforting, rustic main or side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beans

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
03 - 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (or 3 cups cooked beans)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Greens

07 - 6 cups winter greens (kale, Swiss chard, or collard greens), stems removed, leaves chopped
08 - 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth (or water)
09 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
11 - Extra olive oil, for drizzling

# Method Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
02 - Stir in cannellini beans, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook gently for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring to avoid crushing the beans.
03 - Add chopped greens and vegetable broth. Cover and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until greens are wilted and tender.
04 - Remove the lid and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to allow excess moisture to evaporate.
05 - Incorporate the lemon zest and juice. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
06 - Transfer to serving dishes. Garnish with chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Rich savory flavor with simple ingredients
  • Suitable for vegetarian gluten free and dairy free diets
02 -
  • Substitute navy beans or great northern beans for cannellini beans
  • Add smoked paprika for deeper flavor
03 -
  • Serve beans atop toasted bread for extra heartiness
  • Top with fried or poached egg for a complete meal
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