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* I used canned Great Northern Beans
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** I used soy sauce
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*** orig called for bean cooking liquid; I used 1 c. vegetable broth
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Saute/fry the onion, carrot, bay leaf, oregano and garlic in the extra virgin olive oil for about 8 min.
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Add in the rabe and broth.
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When wilted, add in the beans and simmer, till the greens are done, 15 - 20 min.
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Add in more liquid as needed.
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Garnish with parsley and cheese.
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Madison recommends serving this with garlic croutons to soak up the sauce.
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I served it with brown rice.
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NOTES : We tried broccoli rabe last night for the first time, and we liked it.
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It is somewhat bitter, so sweetness from the carrots and the vegetable broth were nice complements.
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I think parsnips would be good in this, too.
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Other strong greens such as collards, mustard or possibly turnip greens would work well, too.
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You can eliminate the oil entirely and saute/fry the veggies in broth.
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Then the dish would be virtually fatfree.
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Madison suggests serving this in a soup bowl with garlic croutons.
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I served it over brown rice.
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And DH smothered it with warm sauce.
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This came together very quickly, and it was very good.
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This is a simple meal which includes protein, grains, and greens.
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It's a keeper!
