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Beans and Greens Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 strips of bacon, chopped
3 Tbsp. olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, sliced
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 bunches escarole, stems removed and chopped (can also do with spinach or a combination of both)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 (15.5 oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Fresh lemon to squeeze on top
Directions:
Directions:
In a large saucepan cook bacon and onion with olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic. Sauté until garlic becomes golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes, escarole and broth. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, until greens are tender and wilted.
Add beans, stirring to combine. Garnish with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over top.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4-6

 

 

 

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