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Chef John's Beans and Greens

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.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

  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.

  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.

  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.

    close up view of Beans and Greens soup in a white bowl
    Linda

Chef's Note

I like to serve these with my Parma Crisps.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

203 Calories
8g Fat
25g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 203
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 1007mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 9g 33%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 110mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 377mg 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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