Beans & Greens...

This is one of my more favorite dishes to order when out at an Italian restaurant. While looking in my cupboard I realized I had all the items which could make up my own version of it. This is usually a vegetarian dish, but I opted to add a little Prosciutto... just because it was in the fridge and because we love it!

Now I have to say the adults who ate it, enjoyed it, but the children had to have the greens removed.... Why can't I get my kids to eat kale, spinach etc? Anyone have any ideas on how to sneak it in there?  Oh well at least they enjoyed it minus the greens portion.

Beans & Greens

3 oz chopped prosciutto

1/2 cup chopped scallions

2TBs olive oil

2 cans cannelloni beans - drained

1tps chopped garlic

8 oz turkey stock

2TBs butter

11 oz fresh baby kale
1 box pasta - prepared and drained

Saute the prosciutto and scallions in the olive oil for 3 minutes on medium heat
Add the beans, garlic, butter and turkey stock - cook 4 min
Add the baby kale and allow to wilt into the sauce
Combine with the pasta, top with Parmesan cheese and serve.


Now you can change out many portions of this recipe:
Prosciutto can be replaced with bacon or pancetta; or even removed 100%
Scallions can be replaced with onions or leeks
Beans can be replaced with white kidney beans
Kale can be replaced with Spinach or collards if you prefer that heartier green. If you opt for frozen greens pleas be sure to thaw and drain them well.

Enjoy!