dried white beans in a scoop and scattered on a zinc surface

Sarah’s Easy Recipe for Beans and Greens

This might be the most forgiving recipe in the history of the world in that this dish will be delicious no matter what you do. It’s all about what tastes good to you.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beans, Greens
Dietary Focus: Vegetarian
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons F. Oliver's Heady Garlic EVOO
  • 1 7- ounce bag of escarole, or more depending how green you want your beans and greens
  • 1 or 2 cans of cannellini beans (or other white bean), rinsed and drained
  • chicken broth to cover
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • shredded Parmesan, to taste

Instructions

  • Coat saucepan with 1 tablespoon of Heady Garlic EVOO. Over medium heat, wilt the greens a little at a time, stirring constantly. When all greens are wilted, add your beans, another tablespoon of Heady Garlic EVOO. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Blend well with a wooden spoon, cover with chicken broth, and bring to boil for one minute. Turn to low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes until all flavors are blended.
  • Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan and enjoy.

Notes

It’s great with a hunk of good bread for dunking and cleaning up what’s left in the bowl!