Cannellini Beans And Wilted Greens Recipe

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   Soak the beans overnight.

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   The next day drain them and put them into a heavy-bottomed pot with the bouquet garni.

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   Add in the onion and carrot, peeled.

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   Cover with water or possibly stock and bring to a boil.

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   Reduce to a simmer, skimming off any foam which forms on the surface.

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   Cook the beans till very tender, from 45 min to 2 hrs, depending on the age of the beans and how long they were soaked.

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   Salt the beans generously once they begin to soften.

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   When fully cooked, remove from the heat.

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   While the beans are cooking, wash, trim and chop the greens.

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    Finely chop the garlic cloves and gently saute/fry them in the extra virgin olive oil with the rosemary, about 1 minute.

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    Add in the beans and about 1 c. of their cooking liquid and simmer about 5 min, till some of the beans have crumbled apart.

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    Add in the greens to the beans, and stew together, uncovered, till the greens are wilted and tender.

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    Add in more of the bean liquid, if needed, to keep the vegetables moist and a little soupy.

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    Taste for seasoning and grind in some pepper.

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    Serve with extra virgin olive oil drizzled over the surface.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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