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BRAISED WHITE BEANS AND GREENS WITH PARMESAN



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Inspired by the Italian dish of sautéed puntarelle (a Italian variety of chicory) and white beans, this recipe makes a satisfying vegetarian main course or a hearty side dish for roast chicken or sausages. It opts for canned white beans, for the sake of weeknight convenience, and Swiss chard, which is much milder than puntarelle and easier to find in the U.S. Kale or escarole would also work well, if that's what you've got. On that note, grated Pecorino Romano cheese gives the broth a more pungent element, but Parmesan will work in its place. Serve in shallow bowls with toasted country bread to mop up the garlicky broth.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, weekday, beans, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and small-diced
1 small yellow onion, small-diced
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or thyme
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
1 large or 2 small bunches escarole, kale or Swiss chard, stems removed (10 to 12 ounces)
2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed
2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan, plus more for serving
Toasted country bread, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the fennel, onion and rosemary, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Begin adding handfuls of the greens, cooking and stirring until leaves wilt.
  • Add the white beans, broth and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer, mashing some of the beans with a wooden spoon, until the liquid has reduced and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice, then the mozzarella, if using, and Pecorino Romano. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Divide among shallow bowls and top with more Pecorino Romano. Serve with toasted bread and a dish of red-pepper flakes on the side.

GREENS AND BEANS



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We serve this along with steak and a baked potato. You can drizzle some extra-virgin olive oil on top before serving. Serve with crusty Italian bread. Navy beans work in this, also.

Provided by GinaLovesFood

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon salt
2 heads escarole, cut into 2-inch pieces
¼ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Pour enough water into a large pot to be about 2 inches deep; bring to a boil. Stir 1 teaspoon salt into the boiling water; add escarole. Cook the escarole at a boil, pushing the escarole further into the water as it wilts, until it is fork-tender, 3 to 5 minutes; drain.
  • Pour olive oil into the pot and place over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in hot oil until the garlic is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir drained escarole and cannellini beans into the garlic mixture; cook and stir until the beans are hot, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 737.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

QUICK-BRAISED GREENS AND BEANS WITH BACON



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These stewed greens develop deep flavor thanks to a quick onion-garlic broth and bacon, used two ways. Sliced bacon is cooked until tender, blending in but imparting its smoky, porky essence, while crisp bacon morsels are sprinkled on top for a salty, crunchy hit. This 30-minute dish is great spooned over rice or polenta, or alongside buttery cornbread for a hearty weeknight meal, but you could also top it with an egg to bring it into brunch territory.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     vegetables, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bunches dark and sturdy leafy greens, like collards, kale or mustard greens (about 1 pound)
4 bacon slices
1 large red onion (about 1 pound), finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
2 (15-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon hot sauce, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare the greens: Cut the tough stems out of the greens and discard. Stack the leaves, roll tightly crosswise and slice into 3/4-inch-wide ribbons. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with cold water and swish to remove grit. Transfer greens to a colander, cleaning them a second time if the water remaining in the bowl is visibly dirty.
  • Cook 2 bacon slices in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Meanwhile, cut the remaining 2 bacon slices crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
  • Add the 1/4-inch bacon strips to the hot bacon fat and cook, stirring, until the fat in the bacon strips starts to render, about 1 minute. Add the onion and a pinch each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until golden brown around the edges, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sage and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the stock, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer, 5 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium, add the greens, season with salt and pepper and stir until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Cover and cook until tender with a little bite, about 3 minutes.
  • Uncover and add the beans and hot sauce. Stir until the beans are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among serving dishes and crumble the cooked bacon slices on top. Serve with more hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 326, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 831 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

STEWED COLLARD GREENS AND WHITE BEANS



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Cannellini beans are full of fiber and protein. Collards, rich in vitamins A and K and calcium, are in the cancer-fighting cruciferous family. Parmesan rind -- don't toss it! -- lends an incredibly rich flavor. (No bacon required.) Use leftovers to make a Collard Greens and White Beans Quesadilla.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces dry cannellini beans
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bunch collard greens (about 2 lbs.), stems removed and leaves cut into 3-inch-thick strips
1 3- to 4-inch piece Parmesan rind
7 cups water
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cover beans with 3 inches of water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cover for 1 hour. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes until tender, about 4 minutes. Add collard greens in batches, stirring until wilted. Add beans, Parmesan rind, and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until beans and greens are tender, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Season with salt and vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 g, Cholesterol 6 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 19 g, Sodium 168 g

CHEF JOHN'S BEANS AND GREENS



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Beans and greens has it all: it's very easy and inexpensive to make; it's highly nutritious; it's soulful and comforting; and it can be served as a main course, side dish, soup, vegetable stew, or my personal favorite--as an appetizer. This is my new favorite home version, and uses delicious, beautiful escarole.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 cups chicken broth
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini (white) beans, drained
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 anchovy filet
1 head escarole, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until bubbling and sizzling, about 20 seconds. Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook until liquid is reduced by half, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes.
  • Stir in beans; bring to a boil and cook until you can see the tops of the beans just below the surface of the liquid, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in oregano, lemon zest, and anchovy filet. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Place escarole in bean mixture; reduce heat to low and stir until escarole wilts, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with red pepper flakes and extra virgin olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1006.6 mg, Sugar 1 g

COLLARD GREENS AND BEANS



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Caramelized onions, bacon, and cannellini beans add depth of flavor to collard greens. So delicious! Serve with a dollop of sour cream and/or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Melanie E.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic, or to taste
5 cups collard greens, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves chopped
¾ cup water, or as needed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt and black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep pan with a lid, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon pieces from the pan, and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, and stir the sliced onion into the hot bacon fat. Cook and stir the onion until it begins to brown, scraping the bits off the bottom of the pan, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook and stir 4 more minutes. Return the bacon to the pan, stir in the collard greens, and toss gently until the greens are wilted, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the water to almost cover the collard greens, and stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, crushed red pepper, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer the collard greens until very tender, 1 to 2 hours.
  • About 1/2 hour before serving, stir the cannellini beans into the collard greens, and return to a simmer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 387.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

COLLARD GREENS WITH WHITE BEANS AND SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Collard Greens With White Beans and Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Laka

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

400 g small dried white beans, such as French navy beans or 400 g cannellini beans, soaked overnight
2 medium onions, 1 cut in half, 1 thinly sliced
1 small carrot
1 thyme, sprig
1 rosemary sprig
1 bay leaf
1500 ml water
1 vegetable stock cube
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
300 g collard greens, stems cut, leaves coarsely torn into small pieces
300 g quality smoked sausage, cut into smaller pieces
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans, onion halves, carrot, thyme and rosemary sprig and bay leaf in a large pot; cover the beans with 1500 ml of water. Crumble in the vegetable cube, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the flame; simmer about 30 minutes over low heat until the beans are nearly tender. Drain the beans and reserve the cooking liquid. Discard all of the other solids. Set aside.
  • Sauté sliced onion and garlic in butter and olive oil for 6 minutes over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the collards and cook, tossing, until slightly wilted.
  • Add half of the reserved bean cooking liquid, cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the collards are tender, about 50 minutes.
  • Add the beans, sausage and the remaining bean cooking liquid to the pot and cook for 15 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the lime zest and juice. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.5, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 721.7, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 18.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 34.9

PENNE WITH SPICY CHICKEN SAUSAGE, BEANS, AND GREENS



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Sweet grape tomatoes, peppery arugula, and creamy goat cheese get tossed with spicy chicken sausage, pasta, and cannellini beans for a flavor packed treat.

Provided by amanda1432

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces penne pasta
4 links spicy chicken andouille sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
⅓ cup pesto
½ cup white wine
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, undrained
3 cups torn arugula leaves
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until evenly brown. Cool and slice.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the garlic 1 minute, until lightly browned. Mix in sausage, pesto, and white wine. Cook and stir until heated through. Mix in beans with liquid and arugula, and cook until arugula is wilted. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until heated through. Toss with pasta, season with salt and pepper, and top with goat cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.5 calories, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Cholesterol 89.1 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 837 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SMOKY BEANS AND GREENS ON TOAST



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Beans and greens are great on almost every carb: in tortillas as tacos, over rice, on flatbread. They're also good without any carb at all, served in a bowl as a side. But whenever skillet-fried toast is an option, I take it. This is dinner food for me, but it also makes a good brunch with a fried egg on each plate.

Provided by David Tamarkin

Categories     Epi Recipe Club     #cook90     Dinner     Bean     Bacon     Paprika     Kale     Leafy Green     Garlic

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (1-inch-thick) slices crusty country bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces (about 4 strips) smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
1 large bunch or 2 small bunches (about 8 ounces total) lacinato kale, stems re-moved and leaves torn into medium-size pieces, washed, and shaken dry (there should be a little water still clinging to the leaves)
3 1/2 cups drained Cannellini Beans with Sweet Paprika and Garlic or 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups bean broth or water

Steps:

  • Heat a large, heavy (preferably cast-iron) skillet over medium. Brush the bread on both sides with the olive oil. Lay the bread in the skillet and cook, pressing occasionally with a spatula, until crisp and golden brown, about 90 seconds per side. (If your slices are large, you may have to do this in two batches.) Set the bread aside.
  • Heat a Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring frequently, until it has browned a little and rendered at least a tablespoon of fat, about 4 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it has softened and turned golden, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika, thyme (if using), red pepper flakes, and, if you're using canned beans, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and cook, stirring, for a minute or two.
  • Add the slightly wet kale in batches, using tongs to stir the leaves into the onion mixture; wait for one handful of kale to wilt and shrink before adding the next. When the last of the greens has been added, add the beans and broth. Raise the heat and let the beans and greens simmer for a minute or two, just to warm the beans and bring the flavors together. Taste and add more kosher salt if necessary.
  • Serve the greens and beans over the toast in wide, shallow bowls, dusted with a little more smoked paprika.

SAUTEED GREENS WITH CANNELLINI BEANS AND GARLIC



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A great side, but also a nice vegetarian dinner when made with vegetable broth and served over rice.

Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Garlic     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Dinner     Kale     Spinach     Legume     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Mustard Greens     Potluck     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 large bunch greens (such as spinach, mustard greens, kale, or broccoli rabe; about 1 pound), thick stems removed, spinach left whole, other greens cut into 1-inch strips (about 10 cups packed)
1 cup (or more) vegetable broth or low-salt chicken broth
1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
1 teaspoon (or more) Sherry wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat 4 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and dried crushed pepper; stir until garlic is pale golden, about 1 minute. Add greens by large handfuls; stir just until beginning to wilt before adding more, tossing with tongs to coat with oil.
  • Add 1 cup broth, cover, and simmer until greens are just tender, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls if dry, 1 to 10 minutes, depending on type of greens. Add beans; simmer uncovered until beans are heated through and liquid is almost absorbed, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired; drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and serve.

SAUSAGE, GREENS, AND BEANS PASTA



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The genius of this pasta recipe is in the contrast of the textures and flavors. If spicy isn't your thing, sub in any fresh sausage you like.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Pasta     Sausage     Chickpea     Bean     Rosemary     Chard     Escarole     Parmesan     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup olive oil
2 sprigs rosemary
8 ounces spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas or cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed, patted dry
1/4 cup dry white wine
12 ounces paccheri, rigatoni, or other large tubular pasta
Kosher salt
8 cups (lightly packed) torn escarole, kale, or Swiss chard leaves
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. Fry rosemary, turning, until crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Add sausage to same pot and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate.
  • Add chickpeas to pot and cook, tossing occasionally and mashing some chickpeas with spoon, until browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer about half of chickpeas to plate with sausage. Add wine to pot, bring to a boil, and cook until liquid is almost completely evaporated, about 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, about 3 minutes less than package directions.
  • Using a spider or a slotted spoon, transfer pasta to pot with chickpeas and add escarole and 1 cup pasta cooking liquid. Cook, tossing often, until escarole is wilted, pasta is al dente, and sauce is thickened, about 4 minutes. Add another 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid, then gradually add 1/2 cup cheese, tossing until melted and dissolved into a luxurious, glossy sauce. Thin with more pasta cooking liquid if needed. Season with pepper, and more salt if needed. Add butter and toss to combine, then mix in reserved sausage and chickpeas.
  • Divide pasta among bowls. Crumble rosemary over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

PASTA WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE, BEANS AND GREENS



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Highly seasoned Andouille sausage makes this pasta extra-zippy, while white beans and collard greens give it a rustic flair. They are not ingredients typically used in pasta, but this dish may become part of your regular rotation once you try it. This one-dish dinner is perfect for cold, cozy nights when you want something hearty to stick to your bones, but it will satisfy any time. Swirling in lemon juice and olive oil just before serving adds freshness and ties all of the flavors together.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     weekday, pastas, sausages, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Salt and black pepper
1 pound rigatoni or any pasta with ridges
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
12 ounces Andouille sausage, diced
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch collard greens, stems discarded, leaves coarsely chopped (4 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced fresh tomato (from 1 large)
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup thinly sliced chives
1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges, for serving
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to the package's instructions.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Add collard greens and toss to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the thyme, cannellini beans and tomatoes and toss to warm through. Season again with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain pasta. Return pasta to the empty pot and set over medium-low. Add the sausage mixture and toss to combine, gradually adding the reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
  • Remove from the heat and sprinkle with parsley, chives, lemon zest and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide among bowls, drizzle with olive oil and serve with lemon wedges.

CRISPY BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CANNELLINI BEANS AND GREENS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral high-heat cooking oil
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 to 5 cloves garlic, rough chop
2 fresh parsley sprigs
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1/4 cup light-bodied dry white wine
1 pound dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight with a few tablespoons salt, or four 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 to 2 quarts rich chicken stock, as needed
4 to 5 cups roughly chopped or torn leaves of stemmed greens (such as kale, Swiss chard, mustard or beet greens)
Extra-virgin olive oil, lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or pot (at least 4 inches high and large enough to hold the chicken thighs in a single layer; see Cook's Note) over medium-high heat.
  • Thoroughly pat dry the chicken thighs and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper, seasoning the skins generously. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the pot and cook, undisturbed, until the skins are dark golden, about 8 minutes. They will sizzle a lot but don't worry and do not move the chicken thighs. If the pot starts to smoke or smells like the chicken is burning, reduce the heat a little (see Cook's Note).
  • Flip chicken thighs and cook the other side until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions to pot. Cook, stirring, until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and herbs and cook, stirring, until the onions and garlic are lightly browned. Add the wine, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot (the wine will help loosen the bits).
  • IF USING CANNED BEANS: Return the chicken thighs, skin-side up, to the pot, nestling them between the onions. Add enough chicken stock to cover the onions and garlic and about 3/4 up the chicken thighs, letting the chicken skin sit above the stock. Increase the heat to bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer the chicken for 25 minutes.
  • Remove 2 to 3 chicken thighs from the pot. Add the beans and stir into the stock. Reposition the chicken thighs in the pot on top of the beans so the chicken skin remains exposed. Return the 2 to 3 chicken thighs to the pot, skin-side up. Add more stock to cover the beans, if necessary. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Carefully stir the greens into the beans, around the chicken, then simmer until the greens are tender, 8 to 10 more minutes.
  • IF USING DRIED BEANS: Add the soaked dried beans to the onions and garlic in the pot. Add enough chicken stock to cover the beans by about 2 inches. Increase the heat, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Return the chicken thighs, skin-side up, to the pot, nestling them in the beans slightly so that the skin isn't submerged. Simmer, uncovered, until the beans are tender, adding more stock if the beans start to get too dry, for another 35 minutes. Taste the beans and add salt and/or pepper, to taste. Carefully stir the greens into the beans, around the chicken, then simmer until the greens are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Ladle the beans and greens into shallow bowls then top with the chicken thighs. Add a drizzle of olive oil (for the omega-3 balance!), squeeze of lemon and chopped fresh parsley.

BEANS AND GREENS



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Tired of your kids not eating greens? Try mixing escarole with tender cannellini beans for an enticing side dish. You can substitute kale for the escarole.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced crosswise into half-moons
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
1 head escarole, washed well and stems trimmed
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) cannellini or other white beans, drained and rinsed
Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add garlic, and cook 2 minutes more. Add escarole, and stir slowly, allowing it to wilt slightly. Add chicken stock, thyme, and salt; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the beans, and continue to simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and the greens are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Serve warm, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

BEANS, GREENS AND GARLIC SOUP



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This wholesome soup is quick and easy to make, and filled with lots of garlic flavor!

Provided by Lisa Stinger

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup ditalini or other small pasta
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach, rinsed and dried
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onions; cook and stir until the onions are transparent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chicken broth, increase the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Stir in the beans and pasta; lower heat to medium, and simmer, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente, or 8 to 10 minutes. Add the spinach and stir just until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 189.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BEANS AND GREENS POLENTA BAKE



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Layering and baking sautéed garlicky greens, beans, and Parmesan on top of make-ahead Parmesan Polenta creates a super fast, pantry-friendly weeknight dinner that's sort of like a polenta pizza.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Garlic     Olive Oil     Kale     Vinegar     Parmesan     Dinner     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vegetarian

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups still-warm Big-Batch Parmesan Polenta
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 (14.5-oz.) can white beans, rinsed
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 bunch curly or Tuscan kale or escarole, tough ribs and stems removed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
1 Tbsp. white or red wine vinegar
¼ tsp. kosher salt
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for topping

Steps:

  • Pour warm polenta into a large ovenproof skillet or a ceramic baking dish or metal baking pan and spread into an even layer (ideally about 1" thick). Let cool, then cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 week.
  • Preheat oven to 500°F. Heat garlic and ¼ cup oil in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until garlic is fragrant and starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add beans and red pepper flakes (if using), then, working in batches, add kale, letting it wilt slightly after each addition before adding more, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and evenly darkened in color, about 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar and salt and cook, still stirring occasionally, until liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup Parmesan.
  • Scrape kale mixture over prepared polenta and spread into an even layer. Drizzle with more oil and sprinkle with more Parmesan.
  • Transfer skillet to oven and bake until polenta is warmed through and topping is lightly crisped and browned, 8-10 minutes.

SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS AND GARBANZO BEANS



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These sauteed collard greens are a healthy alternative to traditional greens recipes. Everyone in my family likes their greens a little different--some add Tabasco sauce, for example.

Provided by christifav

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
1 green onion, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 bunch collard greens, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and green onion; cook until onion is soft and whites are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garbanzo beans and garlic; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add collard greens; cook until greens wilt and turn bright green, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer to a large serving bowl. Splash vinegar over greens and sprinkle with sea salt. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 443.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

ITALIAN GREENS AND BEANS WITH SAUSAGE VARIATION



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Make and share this Italian Greens and Beans With Sausage Variation recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Honeyspidey

Categories     Greens

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion
3 garlic cloves
1 lb hot Italian sausage
1 -2 head escarole
1 tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, thoroughly rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • I process onions and garlic lightly, then saute them in olive oil until they are transparent in a good-sized pot on medium. (I suppose you could chop these things, but why? Also, by "good-sized" I mean a pot that will contain all of the escarole leaves).
  • Add sausage and cook thoroughly, but not overly. Turn up the heat a bit.
  • When sausage is looking about done, add tomato chopped to your liking. I chop it small.
  • Add the cleaned and rinsed escarole. Sometimes Escarole heads can be really big or pretty puny. Since 2 puny heads (~size of a larger grapefruit) = 1 really big head (~size of a football), opt for whatever combination you can get. To clean it, I just take off a bunch of leaves, rinse them under cold water, snap them in half, and throw them in the pot. Don't worry about water getting into the pot. Let the escarole cook all the way down to the point you see the lines at the base of the leaf. You'll see what I mean. Don't undercook it. You'll taste it and it's not a good taste. At this point I rely on the taste test to know when it's done.
  • Once escarole is sufficiently wilted, add your canellini beans. Of course, make sure they are sufficiently rinsed then drained. Heat them thoroughly.
  • Add chicken stock, more or less depending on how soupy you want it. The broth is so good that you may want to make it soupy, which I did the second time around!
  • Let it simmer until the outer layer sheds off of the canellini beans. Serve with some warm crusty bread (I use the whole grain because it's SBD-friendly) and enjoy!

ITALIAN BEANS AND GREENS



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This is a go to recipe for me for pot luck. It is always a hit. Even among people who don't think they like beans or greens. If I make it as a side dish instead of a main, I substitute quartered sauteed mushrooms for the Italian sausage. The Kale is one of the big bags in the produce section. Of course, you can chop your own. I also roast my own garlic on the weekends and save in a jar. It's really worth it for this dish. This is great on it's own, on top of or with with slices of crusty bread. It's hard to mess this dish up. Just don't under cook the kale or it will be too tough.

Provided by SparkleKristy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) bag kale (can sub raw baby spinach, do not pre cook)
3 (12 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed
4 large shallots, chopped (can sub onion)
2 -3 tablespoons roasted garlic (can sub sauteed garlic)
1 lb Italian sausage (or mushrooms)
olive oil
sea salt
black pepper
red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Simmer kale in a large pot of salted water until al dente, drain.
  • (Can refrigerate kale after cooked for dish preparation at another time.).
  • Pre-heat a large pot or frying pan. Add olive oil to taste.
  • Saute chopped shallot until translucent.
  • Remove skin from the Italian sausage, Break up into bite sized chunks.
  • Add sausage to the shallots and brown / cook sausage completely.
  • Add drained beans to the sausage.
  • Add roasted garlic, sea salt and pepper to taste and stir / flip mixture gently while cooking for 5 minutes.
  • If the beans start to stick, add a little water.
  • Add cooked kale.
  • Add a little water to make a small amount of thick sauce.
  • Cover with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes or until ready to serve.
  • Also very good made a head and reheated.
  • It will keep for a week.

ITALIAN GREENS AND BEANS W/ SAUSAGE



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another family favorite. hearty warm comfort food :)

Provided by Erin Kane Warner

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

ITALIAN GREENS AND BEANS W/ SAUSAGE
1 medium vidalia onion
3 medium cloves garlic
4-6 hot italian sausage
2 48 ounce cans chicken broth
4 can(s) cannellini beans
2 large heads escarole

Steps:

  • 1. dice onion and saute until caramelized and soft
  • 2. mince and add garlic to onions
  • 3. peal the skin off the raw sausage and crumble as small as possible...add to onion and garlic.
  • 4. cook all 3 ingredients till just done and turn off heat.
  • 5. in a large pot add 1 1/2 cans of broth and bring to a boil,
  • 6. pull apart lettuce leaves, rinse and rip, ( i like the thick stemmy parts at the end, it gives good texture)add to broth.
  • 7. after you add the escarole to the water, stir, add meat mixture, and beans. simmer for about 30 to 45 minutes.
  • 8. top your Italian greens and beans with Parmesan and enjoy.

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