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Beans and Greens Recipe
Italian Beans and Greens Recipe (Escarole) is a classic Italian recipe. It is delicious vegetarian meal that is both healthy and comforting.White beans and leafy greens (escarole) is a chunky, stew-like dish which needs nothing more than homemade Italian bread to make it a complete meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 309 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 pound escarole chopped
- 3 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1-ounce piece Parmesan (chunk)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated parmigiano cheese for serving
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Prepare escarole: chop off the bottom root then cut the leaves roughly. Soak in cold water and either use a salad spinner or a large kitchen towel to dry. Cut out the hard steam in the middle of the leaf and discard. Chop escarole and set aside until ready to use.
- Drain bean liquid and rinse beans. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
- Add the escarole and saute until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add a pinch of salt. Add the chicken broth, beans, remaining olive oil, and parmigiano cheese chunk. Cover and simmer until the beans are heated through, about 5-8 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add grated parmigiano cheese and serve with crusty bread.
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Notes
- I recommend removing the inner stem as it can a more bitter taste and can remain tough in texture. You can try it both ways and see which you like best!
- Add a chunk of parmigiano cheese to enhance the flavor of the broth.
Nutrition Information
Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
421mg
(18%)
Potassium
521mg
(15%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2513IU
(50%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
217mg
(22%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2513IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 217mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.