Pasta with Greens and White Beans
30 minutes or fewer Greens are a good source of vitamin A, beta-carotene and calcium. The beans provide soluble fiber and low-fat protein.
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30 minutes or fewer
Greens are a good source of vitamin A, beta-carotene and calcium. The beans provide soluble fiber and low-fat protein.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. kale, Swiss chard, mustard, dandelion, beet or turnip greens, washed but not dried
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup vegetable stock or water mixed with 1 tsp. vegetarian "chicken" broth powder
- 1 1/2 cups cooked or canned cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 12 oz. uncooked pasta such as penne, rigatoni or ziti
- 2 Tbs. soy Parmesan cheese, optional
Preparation
Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in large saucepan.
Prepare greens by ripping leaves off stems. Tear or cut leaves into bite-size pieces. You should have about 12 cups.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in greens and stock; cover pan. Cook until greens are wilted and tender yet still bright green, about 7 minutes. Gently stir in beans and salt; keep warm.
While greens are cooking, drop pasta into boiling water; cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain; stir into greens and bean mixture. Top with soy cheese if using.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 475
- Carbohydrate Content 86 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 7 g
- Fiber Content 8 g
- Protein Content 20 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 283 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g