Beans And Greens Recipe

Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

• 2 cups (1 pound) dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight1 sprig fresh sage6 cups water8 ounces curly leaf kale, stems and center ribs removed¼ cup olive oil1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, finely minced1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme½ teaspoon lemon zest⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes4 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon lemon juice2 ounces Pecorino Romano, finely grated1 holland chile, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced (optional)Honey, for drizzling
• 2 cups (1 pound) dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight 1 sprig fresh sage 6 cups water 8 ounces curly leaf kale, stems and center ribs removed ¼ cup olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme ½ teaspoon lemon zest ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 ounces Pecorino Romano, finely grated 1 holland chile, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced (optional) Honey, for drizzling

Directions

1. Drain beans, transfer to a medium pot and add the sage and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then and reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until beans are tender, about 45 to 50 minutes, periodically skimming off any excess foam that may rise to the top. Strain beans and reserve the cooking liquid.
2. Preheat the oven to 275°. Chop the kale into bite-size pieces. Toss half the kale with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and a pinch of salt. Place the kale on a baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, until the kale is crisp. Set aside.
3. Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onion and cook until just softened, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, lemon zest and red pepper flakes to the pan and cook for 1 minute more. Add beans to the pan, along with four cups of the reserved cooking liquid. Reduce heat to low, and add the butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans reach a creamy consistency, about 8 minutes. Stir in the remaining kale and simmer until tender, about 3 minutes more. Add lemon juice; if the mixture looks dry, add a bit more of the reserved bean cooking liquid.
4. Divide the beans among 6 bowls and garnish each with some of the sliced holland chile, some of the grated cheese, a few crispy kale leaves and a drizzle of honey. Serve immediately.