Cheesy Beans & Greens

Directions

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   In a large pan, brown 2 cloves of chopped garlic in 2-3 Tb olive oil.
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   When the garlic is lightly browned, add 1 can of drained white beans. Cook for 2-3 minutes on a medium flame.
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   Add an entire bunch of kale- washed, chopped roughly and de-stalked. Your pan will be entirely full but the kale will cook down to a manageable size soon. Keep the heat on medium and encourage the beans and greens to brown by stirring infrequently.
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   When the kale has cooked down entirely, but still has a vibrant green color, turn off the heat. Stir in your cheese, season with pepper as needed.
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   *Notes: 1) This recipe works best made in a cast iron skillet. 2)Walnuts make a great addition, added early on and allowed to brown. 3) With a cup of chicken, veggie or beef broth, and a big dash of red pepper flake, Cheesy Beans & Greens works well atop a pile of pasta.