Greens and Beans with Fried Bread

A rustic Italian-inspired dish combining sautéed Tuscan kale and white beans in a flavorful wine and herb sauce, served over crispy fried bread. Perfect for a hearty vegetarian meal.

2 servings
12 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 bunch Tuscan kale
  • 1 can white beans
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 slices crusty bread
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring wine, garlic, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a large skillet. Add kale, cover pan (a baking sheet works great if you don't have a big lid), and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are wilted, about 4 minutes. Mix in beans and 1/2 cup oil and cook, uncovered, until beans are warmed through, about 2 minutes.

    6 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in another large skillet over medium. Fry bread in skillet until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. (If you don't have 2 large skillets, cook the bread first and keep it warm in a low oven while you use the same skillet to make the kale and beans.)

    4 min

  3. 3.

    To serve, place fried bread on plates and spoon kale mixture and sauce over, dividing evenly. Drizzle with a little oil and vinegar.

    2 min