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.

Submitted by GinaLovesFood
Updated on August 17, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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 (Optional)

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Editor's Note:

Please note the addition of chicken stock when using the magazine version of this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

135 Calories
8g Fat
14g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 135
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 738mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 115mg 9%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 544mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.