Back to Cooking With VT Fresh

Share This Recipe, Choose Your Platform:

Download This Recipe

These greens and white beans can be a main course poured over rice or quinoa, or a side paired with chicken or sausage. This dish is delicious and tastes great with any greens you choose! It’s also a great source of vitamins and protein. This recipe makes 4-6 servings.

Ingredients:

  • 1 15oz Can of white beans

  • 2 Bunches collard greens, swiss chard, or kale, washed, stems removed, and roughly chopped

  • 1 Onion, chopped

  • 2 Tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 4 Tbsp oil
  • Optional: 3 Tbsp parmesan cheese

* Add Crushed red pepper flakes for spice

Main Ingredient(s): Collard Greens, Garlic, Kale, Onions, Swiss Chard

Steps:

  • Cook onions and garlic in oil at medium-low heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Add greens and cook until they are tender, wilted, and bright green.
  • Add drained beans to onion and greens. Cook until warmed through, 5—10 minutes. Add more oil if necessary.
  • Spoon the beans and greens into bowls, and garnish with the parmesan. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Bowl of green kale
VT Fresh Cooked, Ate, Approved graphic with a check mark.

Test This Recipe!

After you cook and try this recipe, submit this short survey to be entered to win a $100 gift card!

I’ve Cooked This!

VT Fresh is funded in part by the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. In Vermont, SNAP is called 3SquaresVT. It can help low income people buy foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact the Vermont Foodbank toll-free at 855-855-6181.

Published On: September 22, 2021