Author Notes
My family has been making this healthy green recipe for generations. I learned it from my grandmother. It can be both the perfect "meatless" meal or it can also be enjoyed as the perfectly nutritious side dish.
For a totally meatless meal; it it delicious served over whole wheat pasta.
For those who would like meat; this is also delicious served with some sauteed hot italian sausage. —Donna
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Ingredients
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1 bunch
Escarole (large)
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14 ounces
Can of Vegetable broth
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15 ounces
Can of Cannellini beans
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1
Onion - medium, chopped fine
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2
Garlic cloves
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3 tablespoons
Olive Oil
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Salt & Pepper to taste
Directions
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Add olive oil to medium saucepan and saute onions until soft and slightly browned.
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Add garlic and saute until soft.
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Add Vegetable broth. Let steep for a few minutes to absorb flavor.
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Add escarole (washed) and cannellini beans and cook until escarole is soft and leaves are limp.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
Can be served alone or over whole wheat pasta to complete your meal.
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