MINESTRA (CABBAGE & BEANS)

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This recipe is one from childhood. My grandmother made it with Savoy cabbage. I make it with any green cabbage. My husband is a carrot lover and I will occasionally add a few to the mix. It's a nice flavor. I've also used purple cabbage for this and mixed it with cooked rice in the end to make a filling meal.

Provided by mermaidmagic

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cabbage
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (29 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 cup chicken broth
red pepper flakes (optional)
crusty bread

Steps:

  • Wash and cut cabbage head.
  • I usually quarter, then cut in half again.
  • Be sure core is removed and discarded.
  • In large pot, sautee garlic in hot olive oil until tender.
  • Add cabbage, chicken broth, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Immediately reduce to a simmer and cover.
  • After about 45 minutes, add beans, then re-cover pot.
  • Cook until everything is heated and tender throughout and all flavors have blended.
  • You can add hot pepper flakes when serving, if desired.
  • We also like to drizzle a bit of fine quality olive oil on the top of our bowls before eating.
  • Enjoy with good crusty bread and you have yourself a healthy meal!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.6, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 244.6, Carbohydrate 65.2, Fiber 18.2, Sugar 9.1, Protein 24.6

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