Beans and Greens

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Serves 4 people

Categories: Vegetables- Beans

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 6 to 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large bunch of escarole, washed and chopped
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute 10 minutes.

  2. Add escarole.

  3. cook over low heat about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.

  4. Serve hot or room temperature. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if using.

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