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Garlicky Greens and Beans

Article written and reviewed by Tara Kemp, PhD
Published February 28, 2018
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A classic recipe that can be made weekly and paired with various simple sides. Make it over and over again with different greens and beans each time! After all, there's a reason we make beans a huge part of our recommended diet!

Garlicky-Greens-Beans

Garlicky Greens and Beans

A classic recipe that can be made weekly and paired with various simple sides. Make it over and over again with different greens and beans each time!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 223 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cup white beans, cooked
  • 1 cup kale, de-stemmed and chopped
  • 2 cup swiss chard, de-stemmed and chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a pan, saute onion and garlic until translucent (either in dry pan or using 1 Tbsp water)
  • Add white beans, greens, and lemon juice from 1 lemon. Stir and cover. Let cook for 2-5 minutes, until greens are wilted. Stir frequently. (Add 1 Tbsp of water if needed to prevent sticking)
  • Remove from heat. Top with crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 39.2gProtein: 13.4gFat: 2.2gFiber: 11g
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About the author 

Tara Kemp, PhD

Tara Kemp is the Director of Nutrition Education at Mastering Diabetes. She has been active in the field of health and nutrition for many years, including working with Forks Over Knives, Engine 2, and Dr. Neal Barnard and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Tara has a bachelor's degree in Education from Bucknell University, a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell, and is a Certified Food For Life Instructor through the Physicians Committee.