White or Pink Beans With Beet Greens and Parmesan

Name: White or Pink Beans With Beet Greens and Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large red onion, finely chopped; 2 to 4 garlic cloves (to taste), minced; 1/2 pound white or pink beans (1 1/8 cups), soaked in 1 quart water for 4 hours or overnight; 6 cups water; A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf, a few sprigs each parsley and thyme, and 2 good-size Parmesan rinds; Salt to taste; 1 generous bunch beet greens (about 3/4 pound), stemmed, washed well in 2 changes of water and coarsely chopped; Freshly ground pepper; Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, finely chopped
2 to 4 garlic cloves (to taste), minced
1/2 pound white or pink beans (1 1/8 cups), soaked in 1 quart water for 4 hours or overnight
6 cups water
A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf, a few sprigs each parsley and thyme, and 2 good-size Parmesan rinds
Salt to taste
1 generous bunch beet greens (about 3/4 pound), stemmed, washed well in 2 changes of water and coarsely chopped
Freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

1
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the onion.
2
Cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes, and add the garlic.
3
Cook, stirring, until it is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute.
4
Drain the beans and add to the pot, along with 6 cups water (or enough to cover the beans by at least an inch) and the bouquet garni.
5
Bring to a gentle boil, add salt to taste, cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the beans are soft and fragrant.
6
Taste, adjust salt, and add pepper.
7
Remove the bouquet garni.
8
Stir in the beet greens and simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
9
Serve in wide bowls and pass freshly grated Parmesan for sprinkling.

223

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 large red onion, finely chopped, 2 to 4 garlic cloves (to taste), minced, 1/2 pound white or pink beans (1 1/8 cups), soaked in 1 quart water for 4 hours or overnight, and more.

Yes, White or Pink Beans With Beet Greens and Parmesan falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!