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Beans 'n greens

Cheryl's beans 'n greens is a healthy alternative with plenty of veg and pulses!

Serves: 4

Recipe2 teaspoons olive oil1 small onion, diced1 teaspoon dried thyme½ teaspoon ground black pepper1 cup chopped tomatoes (or tomato sauce)2 teaspoons chopped garlic2 finely chopped anchovy filets (optional)2 15 ounce cans black beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed(there will be about 3 cups cooked beans) 1/2 pound spinach, kale or Swiss chard, coarsely chopped3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese

Method1. In a non-stick sauté pan, sauté the onion in olive oil for 5minutes or until lightly browned

  • Add thyme and pepper and stir well

  • Add tomato, garlic and anchovies; sauté 2 minutes longer

  • Stir in beans and spinach and cook about 3 minutes or until greens are wilted and beans are heated through

  • Sprinkle with Parmesan, serve hot

Nutritional valueCals 220 Fat 6 g Sat Fat 1.5 g Chol 5mg Sodium 300mg Carb 32g Fiber 11g Sugar 3 g Protein 13 g

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