How to Make Beans and Greens (Scarole e Fagioli)

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.

Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat until shimmering.

Add 1 chopped onion, 0.5 teaspoon of pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt; sauté until softened and starting to brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Prepare 1 head of escarole by cutting out the core and chopping it into 2-inch pieces; wash in cold water to remove dirt.

Add 3 minced cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon of chopped rosemary, and 0.5 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the pot; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Pour in 0.5 cup of chicken broth and reduce heat to medium low; add the chopped escarole and cover, simmering for 6-8 minutes until wilted.

Add 1 can of rinsed and drained cannellini beans; uncover and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Stir in 0.25 cup of Parmesan cheese; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Serve hot, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

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