BEET GREENS AND BABY SPINACH WITH RED KIDNEY BEANS

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I found a 'Greens with Cannellini Beans and Pancetta' recipe and didn't have all the ingredients, so I compromised and came up with this recipe. A Big 'Thank You' to Diana Moutsopoulos, for sharing her recipe with everyone.

Provided by truckersmom

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, juice drained and reserved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small white onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 bunch beet greens and stems, roughly chopped
⅔ cup imitation bacon bits, or to taste
½ cup red wine vinegar
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Drain the beans, but reserve about 1/4 cup of the liquid. Set the beans and reserved liquid aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion until transparent and beginning to turn brown, about 8 minutes; stir in garlic, and cook just until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Stir in spinach and beet greens, partially cover the pan, then cook until the leaves wilt, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle on the bacon bits. Stir in the kidney beans with reserved liquid, and cook the mixture, stirring often, for about 2 more minutes. Mix in the red wine vinegar, and cook until the pan juices reduce and the greens are tender, about 5 more minutes. Season to taste with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 599 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

Emery Allen
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Rachel
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal.


seam FF
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I'm always looking for new ways to use beet greens and this recipe is a keeper.


Farrah Stine
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This dish is so versatile. I've served it over rice, quinoa, and even pasta.


Azam Virk
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I added a little bit of garlic and onion to this recipe and it was even better.


Judy Danford
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This is a great recipe for meal prepping. I made a big batch on the weekend and had it for lunch all week.


Vicky Dansar
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I loved this dish. The beet greens and red kidney beans really balanced out the flavor.


Kristophina Mutota
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I made this recipe with fresh beet greens from my garden and it was delicious! The flavor was so much better than store-bought greens.


yahya abdullahi
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Sumaid khan
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I love the addition of red kidney beans to this dish. It adds a nice protein boost.


Leonie Forstner
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Zoe Black
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I'm not usually a fan of beet greens, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing.


Miracle Igho
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This dish is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's a great way to use up leftover beet greens.


Naheem Hack
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and vibrant color.


marawan salah
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This was a delightful and nutritious dish! The combination of earthy beet greens, tender baby spinach, and hearty red kidney beans was perfect.