Garlicky Beans Winter Greens (Printable Version)

Savory cannellini beans cooked with garlic and tender winter greens, perfect for chilly day meals.

# What You Need:

→ Beans

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
03 - 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (or 3 cups cooked beans)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Greens

07 - 6 cups winter greens (kale, Swiss chard, or collard greens), stems removed and chopped
08 - 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth (or water)
09 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
11 - Extra olive oil, for drizzling

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
02 - Add cannellini beans, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently to prevent beans from breaking.
03 - Incorporate the chopped winter greens and vegetable broth. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until greens are tender and wilted.
04 - Remove skillet lid and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to allow excess liquid to evaporate.
05 - Stir in lemon zest and juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
06 - Transfer to serving dishes, garnish with chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Comforting and wholesome
  • Quick weeknight option
02 -
  • Use any sturdy winter greens you have on hand
  • Make it vegan by using vegetable broth
03 -
  • Substitute navy beans or great northern beans if cannellini are unavailable
  • For deeper flavor add a pinch of smoked paprika
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