NY2ATL's LOW CARB RECIPES
Italian Beans and Greens
Greens and Beans
1 lb cooked white beans, Great Northern is best
4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 lb of greens cut up, traditionally Escarole or Endive is used.
2 T Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
Freshly Grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese
In a good size pot, saute the garlic in olive oil. Add the greens and a bit of water to wilt it down. Once wilted down, add enough water to cover greens, but don't add too much, just enough so that once the beans are added it will be like a good thick soup.
Add some pepper and salt.(Be careful with the salt if you are adding canned beans, and remember too that Parmesan Cheese is added at the end.) Simmer until the greens are done to your liking. Escarole/Endive ribs are tender when done.
Add the beans. Give a good swirl of olive oil over the top. If it's too thick add just enough water so it isn't.
Bring back to a simmer, and taste. Add more pepper, salt, or a little oil if needed.
If it isn't garlicy enough, you can always add some garlic powder and make note of needing more for next time. Let simmer for a few more minutes, and give one last taste test.
Ladle into bowls and top with freshly grated cheese.
This makes a lot of servings!
1 lb cooked white beans, Great Northern is best
4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 lb of greens cut up, traditionally Escarole or Endive is used.
2 T Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
Freshly Grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese
In a good size pot, saute the garlic in olive oil. Add the greens and a bit of water to wilt it down. Once wilted down, add enough water to cover greens, but don't add too much, just enough so that once the beans are added it will be like a good thick soup.
Add some pepper and salt.(Be careful with the salt if you are adding canned beans, and remember too that Parmesan Cheese is added at the end.) Simmer until the greens are done to your liking. Escarole/Endive ribs are tender when done.
Add the beans. Give a good swirl of olive oil over the top. If it's too thick add just enough water so it isn't.
Bring back to a simmer, and taste. Add more pepper, salt, or a little oil if needed.
If it isn't garlicy enough, you can always add some garlic powder and make note of needing more for next time. Let simmer for a few more minutes, and give one last taste test.
Ladle into bowls and top with freshly grated cheese.
This makes a lot of servings!
