Food Wishes Recipes - Beans and Greens Recipe - How to Make Beans and Greens

cannellini beans

🥗Healthier: navy beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and provide a similar texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie, dairy-free option.

Slice escarole into 1-inch ribbons, wash, drain, and spin dry.

Slice 4 whole garlic cloves thinly without crushing or chopping.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to bubble and sizzle (about 20 seconds).

Add 4 cups of chicken stock or broth to the saucepan and boil, reducing it by half.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes and the drained white beans (not rinsed) to the broth, boiling until the tops of the beans are visible.

Prepare some fresh oregano and grated lemon zest while the beans cook.

Add 1 whole anchovy fillet, lemon zest, and oregano to the pot, then simmer for about 3 minutes.

Turn the heat to low and fold in the escarole, cooking until wilted (about 5 minutes).

Turn off the heat and taste for salt and pepper, adjusting as necessary.

Ladle the beans and greens into bowls, garnishing with fresh oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Serve with crispy Parmesan croutons on top.

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