This beans and greens dish has it all! It’s very easy and inexpensive to make, it’s highly nutritious, it’s soulful and comforting, and it can be served as a main course, side dish, soup, vegetable stew, or my personal favorite — an appetizer. This is my new favorite home version made with delicious, beautiful escarole.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 pinches red pepper flakes, divided
- 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini (white) beans, drained
- 1 anchovy fillet
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 head escarole, chopped
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until bubbling and sizzling, about 20 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cook until liquid is reduced by half, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Step 2
Stir in cannellini beans and bring to a boil. Cook until you can see the tops of the beans just below the surface of the liquid, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in anchovy fillet, oregano, and lemon zest; simmer for 3 minutes.
Step 3
Add escarole and reduce the heat to low. Cook and stir until escarole wilts, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and add another pinch of red pepper flakes.
Chef’s Note:
I like to serve these with my Parma Crisps.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 203 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat1g | 5% |
Cholesterol4mg | 1% |
Sodium1007mg | 44% |
Total Carbohydrate25g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber9g | 33% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein8g | |
Vitamin C9mg | 44% |
Calcium110mg | 8% |
Iron3mg | 17% |
Potassium377mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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