Vegetarian

Italian Green and Beans takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Italian Green and Beans takes several minutes to cook.

Italian Green and Beans makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Italian Green and Beans are:

3 Bunches of fresh Dandelion Greens (Escarole or Swiss Chard)
2 15 oz. cans Cannellini Beans (rinsed and drained)
1/4 cup olive oil
5 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 tsp. crushed red pepper (according to taste)
1/2 tsp. salt

1.5 TBSP salt and 6 Quarts of Water to boil greens

Here is how you make Italian Green and Beans:

Clean and rinse 3 bunches of dandelion greens. Remove thick ends and chop remaining in 2 inch pieces. Add 1.5 TBSP of salt to 6 Quarts of water and bring to a boil. Add greens and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Let drain overnight or for a few hours to remove all excess water.Heat olive oil in large skillet with garlic and red pepper. Cook until garlic starts to brown slightly. Add greens and beans and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.Serve as a vegetarian meal or as a side dish. Serving Size: Makes Six 1 cup servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CATMARTENS.

The nutritional information for Italian Green and Beans is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 227.9

• Total Fat: 9.6 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 2,421.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 31.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.1 g
• Protein: 10.9 g