Beans and Greens

Name: Beans and Greens
Ingredients: 2 anchovies (or 3 small ones); 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans; 1 head escarole; 1 tablespoon tomato paste, heaping; 12 teaspoon salt; 12 teaspoon pepper; 12 teaspoon red pepper flakes; parmesan cheese, grated (or Romano)

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 anchovies (or 3 small ones)
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans
1 head escarole
1 tablespoon tomato paste, heaping
12 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon pepper
12 teaspoon red pepper flakes
parmesan cheese, grated (or Romano)

Directions

1

Wash escarole well and chop leaves in half.
2

Saute anchovies, onion, and garlic in oil in medium size pot until slightly brown, breaking up the anchovies as you go along.
3

Slowly add chicken broth stirring well.
4

Add tomato paste.
5

Add one can of beans with juice and one can without, escarole, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
6

Cover and simmer 20 minutes on med-low heat.
7

Serve in bowls and top with cheese.
8

Serve with fresh bread for dipping.