Beans and Greens

You know what’s an amazingly healthy food? White beans. 

You know what’s another amazingly healthy food? Greens.

So add these up and you a turbo booster mega dose of healthiness!

Plus, the deliciousness factor here is through the roof … you’re welcome!

You’ll Need

• 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 can or 2 cups cooked cannellini beans (reserving 1/3 cup liquid)
• 1 ½ pounds of chopped kale
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

• In a medium pot, sauté sliced garlic and red pepper flakes in oil on low heat until the garlic starts to brown.
• Add the beans including the liquid.
• Add the chopped kale and simmer until they’re cooked but still firm.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• If you would like it to be a bit more like a soup you can add some additional water.
• Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil on the top of each bowl and serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
• Serve with a dunk-able piece of bread. Enjoy!