Chef John's Beans and Greens

Chef John's Beans and Greens

by Gema Navarro 2 years ago
4.7 (10)
25 minutes
203 kcal
24.8 g carbs
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Description

Beans and greens 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--as an appetizer. This is my new favorite home version, and uses delicious, beautiful escarole.

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini (white) beans, drained
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 anchovy filet
  • 1 head escarole, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Directions
  1. 1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until bubbling and sizzling, about 20 seconds. Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook until liquid is reduced by half, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes.
  2. 2. Stir in beans; bring to a boil and cook until you can see the tops of the beans just below the surface of the liquid, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in oregano, lemon zest, and anchovy filet. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. 3. Place escarole in bean mixture; reduce heat to low and stir until escarole wilts, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with red pepper flakes and extra virgin olive oil.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 203 kcal
carbohydrates: 24.8 g
protein: 7.8 g
saturated fat: 1 g
cholesterol: 3.9 mg
sodium: 1006.6 mg
fiber: 9.1 g
sugar: 1 g