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White Beans and Greens (vegan)

This simple white beans and greens dish is smoky, hearty, and flavorful. In about 20 minutes, a delicious and nutritious meal is served.
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian, Vegan, vegetarian
Servings 6
Calories 296 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot with lid or Dutch oven
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and diced optional but highly recommended
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced
  • 14 1/2 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 8 cups greens, coarsely chopped such as Swiss chard, kale, mustard greens, or collard greens
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans) 30 ounces total
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • vegan parmesan for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, fennel, and rosemary.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
  • Add garlic and stir for 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Begin adding handfuls of greens, stirring until leaves wilt.
  • Add broth, nutritional yeast, white beans, and a pinch of salt & pepper. Bring to boil. Then turn heat to low and cover pot.
  • Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced and greens are tender.
  • Add lemon juice. Stir. Taste. Add more salt or pepper as desired.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with vegan parmesan if desired. Serve.

Notes

Leftovers can be frozen in air tight container for up to 4 months.
See above recipe card for ingredient substitutions, variations, and ways to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal
Keyword beans and greens, vegan beans and greens, vegan white bean recipe, vegetarian beans and greens
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