Best 7 Best Beans And Greens Recipes

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## Beans and Greens: A Hearty and Healthy Southern Classic

Beans and greens is a classic Southern dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a hearty and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The main ingredients in beans and greens are collard greens, black-eyed peas, and smoked turkey. However, there are many different variations of this dish, and each family has their own unique recipe. Some common additions to beans and greens include bacon, ham hocks, and diced tomatoes. This dish is typically served with cornbread, but it can also be enjoyed with rice or mashed potatoes.

There are many different recipes for beans and greens, but they all share a few common steps. First, the collard greens are washed and chopped. Then, they are cooked in a pot of boiling water until they are tender. Once the collard greens are cooked, the black-eyed peas and smoked turkey are added to the pot. The mixture is then simmered until the black-eyed peas are cooked through. Finally, the beans and greens are seasoned with salt, pepper, and other spices.

Beans and greens is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a winter meal. It is a hearty and filling meal that will warm you up from the inside out. Plus, it is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.

**Here are some of the recipes that you will find in this article:**

* **Classic Beans and Greens:** This is a simple and straightforward recipe for beans and greens. It is made with collard greens, black-eyed peas, smoked turkey, and a few simple spices.
* **Loaded Beans and Greens:** This recipe is loaded with flavor. It includes bacon, ham hocks, diced tomatoes, and a variety of spices.
* **Vegetarian Beans and Greens:** This recipe is perfect for vegetarians and vegans. It is made with collard greens, black-eyed peas, and a variety of vegetables.
* **Slow Cooker Beans and Greens:** This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. It is made in a slow cooker, so you can set it and forget it.
* **Instant Pot Beans and Greens:** This recipe is perfect for those who want a quick and easy meal. It is made in an Instant Pot, so it can be cooked in a matter of minutes.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this classic Southern dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BEANS AND GREENS



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Tired of your kids not eating greens? Try mixing escarole with tender cannellini beans for an enticing side dish. You can substitute kale for the escarole.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced crosswise into half-moons
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
1 head escarole, washed well and stems trimmed
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) cannellini or other white beans, drained and rinsed
Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add garlic, and cook 2 minutes more. Add escarole, and stir slowly, allowing it to wilt slightly. Add chicken stock, thyme, and salt; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the beans, and continue to simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and the greens are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Serve warm, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

GREENS AND BEANS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups kale, washed, stems trimmed and chopped
1 (15- ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
3/4 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven.
  • Add onion and garlic slices. Saute until tender about 3 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and salt and pepper; stir until fragrant. Add the kale and let saute until it cooks down slightly. Add the beans and the chicken stock.
  • Cover and let cook for 10 minutes.

CHEF JOHN'S BEANS AND GREENS



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Beans and greens has it all: it's very easy and inexpensive to make; it's highly nutritious; it's soulful and comforting; and it can be served as a main course, side dish, soup, vegetable stew, or my personal favorite--as an appetizer. This is my new favorite home version, and uses delicious, beautiful escarole.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
4 cups chicken broth
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini (white) beans, drained
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 anchovy filet
1 head escarole, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until bubbling and sizzling, about 20 seconds. Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook until liquid is reduced by half, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes.
  • Stir in beans; bring to a boil and cook until you can see the tops of the beans just below the surface of the liquid, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in oregano, lemon zest, and anchovy filet. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Place escarole in bean mixture; reduce heat to low and stir until escarole wilts, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with red pepper flakes and extra virgin olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1006.6 mg, Sugar 1 g

BRAISED WHITE BEANS AND GREENS WITH PARMESAN



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Inspired by the Italian dish of sautéed puntarelle (a Italian variety of chicory) and white beans, this recipe makes a satisfying vegetarian main course or a hearty side dish for roast chicken or sausages. It opts for canned white beans, for the sake of weeknight convenience, and Swiss chard, which is much milder than puntarelle and easier to find in the U.S. Kale or escarole would also work well, if that's what you've got. On that note, grated Pecorino Romano cheese gives the broth a more pungent element, but Parmesan will work in its place. Serve in shallow bowls with toasted country bread to mop up the garlicky broth.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, weekday, beans, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and small-diced
1 small yellow onion, small-diced
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or thyme
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
1 large or 2 small bunches escarole, kale or Swiss chard, stems removed (10 to 12 ounces)
2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed
2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan, plus more for serving
Toasted country bread, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the fennel, onion and rosemary, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Begin adding handfuls of the greens, cooking and stirring until leaves wilt.
  • Add the white beans, broth and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer, mashing some of the beans with a wooden spoon, until the liquid has reduced and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice, then the mozzarella, if using, and Pecorino Romano. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Divide among shallow bowls and top with more Pecorino Romano. Serve with toasted bread and a dish of red-pepper flakes on the side.

WHITE BEANS AND GREENS



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A sprinkling of Parmesan and savory bits of bacon add tons of flavor to tender Swiss chard and creamy white beans cooked in a zesty tomato-based sauce.

Provided by Craig

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Beans and Peas     White Beans

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 slices bacon
1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 bunch Swiss chard including stems, roughly chopped
½ cup chicken broth
1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.
  • Add tomatoes, onion, and garlic to the bacon fat. Cook over medium-high until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add Swiss chard and chicken stock, cover, and steam until chard is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add beans and chopped bacon. Cook until liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 834.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

BEANS AND GREENS



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My Italian Aunt often made this when we went to visit. I was just given the recipe. It is so good and so easy to make. You can use any leafy green like spinach or turnip greens but romaine has a nice sweet flavour so it was always the first choice. This is more like a chili/stew style soup.

Provided by Tara1183

Categories     Stew

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans romano beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans white kidney beans
1 head romaine lettuce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
parmesan cheese or romano cheese

Steps:

  • Wash lettuce well and chop leaves in half.
  • Saute onion and garlic in oil in medium size pot until slightly brown, slowly add chicken broth stirring well.
  • Add one can of beans with juice and one can without, lettuce and salt and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer 20 minutes on med-low heat.
  • Serve in bowls and top with cheese.
  • Serve with fresh bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.8, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 681.8, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 15.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 18.8

ITALIAN BEAN SOUP WITH GREENS



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Bring a touch of the Italian countryside to your dinner table with this flavorful veggie-packed soup. A hearty bowlful will warm up the coldest day!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 stalk celery, chopped (1/3 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (15 to 15.5 oz each) great northern or cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups vegetable broth
4 cups packed fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, celery and garlic; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.
  • Stir in beans, tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and broth. Cover; simmer 30 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Increase heat to medium; stir in spinach. Cover; cook 3 to 5 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Ladle soup into bowls; top each with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (About 1 1/3 Cups), Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Use a variety of beans: This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good options include black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas.
  • Cook the beans in a flavorful broth: This will help to infuse the beans with flavor. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even water with some added spices.
  • Add vegetables and herbs: This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the dish. Some good options include onions, celery, carrots, garlic, kale, collard greens, and spinach.
  • Season the dish to taste: This may include adding salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, or other spices.
  • Serve the beans and greens with a variety of sides: This may include rice, cornbread, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

Beans and greens is a delicious, healthy, and affordable dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give beans and greens a try!

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