Sauteed Greens with Cannellini Beans and Garlic

A healthy Mediterranean-style dish combining tender sautéed greens with creamy cannellini beans, garlic, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Perfect as a vegetarian main course or hearty side dish.

4 servings
17 min

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 bunch greens
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 can cannellini beans
  • 1 teaspoon Sherry wine vinegar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat 4 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and dried crushed pepper; stir until garlic is pale golden, about 1 minute. Add greens by large handfuls; stir just until beginning to wilt before adding more, tossing with tongs to coat with oil.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Add 1 cup broth, cover, and simmer until greens are just tender, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls if dry, 1 to 10 minutes, depending on type of greens. Add beans; simmer uncovered until beans are heated through and liquid is almost absorbed, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon vinegar. Season with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired; drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and serve.

    12 min

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