Quick Beans and Greens for 2
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and wholesome "Quick Beans and Greens for 2" recipe! In just 20 minutes, you'll have a nutritious, flavor-packed dish that combines tender white beans, garlicky sautéed kale or Swiss chard, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Simmered in vegetable broth and finished with a zesty splash of lemon juice, this versatile meal is both comforting and light. Perfect as a standalone vegetarian entrée or a flavorful side dish, it’s easily customizable with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this recipe is an ideal choice for a quick, healthy dinner packed with protein and greens!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 cups canned white beans (e.g., cannellini or great northern beans), rinsed and drained
- 4 cups kale or Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
- 0.5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
When the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Stir in the rinsed and drained white beans and cook for 2 minutes, allowing them to warm through.
Add the chopped kale or Swiss chard to the skillet. Toss the greens gently to coat them with the oil and garlic mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the greens have wilted and softened.
Remove the lid and cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing most of the liquid to evaporate.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the beans and greens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve warm, optionally topped with grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.9 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1992 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 657 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2216 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
