Best 5 Minestrone With Collard Greens And White Beans Recipes

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Minestrone is a classic Italian soup that is typically made with vegetables, beans, and pasta. This recipe for minestrone with collard greens and white beans is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The collard greens add a slightly bitter flavor to the soup, while the white beans add a creamy texture. This soup is also packed with vegetables, making it a healthy and nutritious meal.

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MINESTRONE WITH COLLARD GREENS AND WHITE BEANS



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Instead of the usual escarole or kale, use hearty collards in this familiar soup. The greens' slight bitterness plays nicely against the creamy beans and sweet tomatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound (about 2 bunches) collard greens, stalks removed, leaves coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
2 cans (19 ounces each) white beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, in juice
Grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomato paste, and cook, stirring, until onion is coated, about 30 seconds. Add collard greens, thyme, and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until collards start to wilt, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Place 1/4 of beans in a bowl, and mash them with the back of a spoon (this will help thicken soup). Add all the beans to the pan, as well as tomatoes with juice and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer, until collards are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve with grated Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 14 g

COLLARD GREENS AND BEANS



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Caramelized onions, bacon, and cannellini beans add depth of flavor to collard greens. So delicious! Serve with a dollop of sour cream and/or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Melanie E.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic, or to taste
5 cups collard greens, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves chopped
¾ cup water, or as needed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt and black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep pan with a lid, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon pieces from the pan, and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, and stir the sliced onion into the hot bacon fat. Cook and stir the onion until it begins to brown, scraping the bits off the bottom of the pan, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook and stir 4 more minutes. Return the bacon to the pan, stir in the collard greens, and toss gently until the greens are wilted, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the water to almost cover the collard greens, and stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, crushed red pepper, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer the collard greens until very tender, 1 to 2 hours.
  • About 1/2 hour before serving, stir the cannellini beans into the collard greens, and return to a simmer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 387.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

COLLARD GREENS & BEANS



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I never tried collard greens until a friend gave me this recipe that calls for bacon and pinto beans. Now I look forward to serving this Southern staple on Thanksgiving. -April Burroughs, Vilonia, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds collard greens
3 bacon strips, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Remove and discard center ribs and stems from collard greens. Cut leaves into 1-in. pieces. In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally., Add onion and garlic to bacon and drippings; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add collard greens; cook and stir until they begin to wilt. Stir in water, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 55-65 minutes or until greens are tender, adding beans during the last 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COLLARD GREENS WITH WHITE BEANS



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This is a vegan recipe for collard greens that is easy and fast.

Provided by krs

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons water, or more as needed
1 ¼ cups chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cube beef-flavored vegetarian bouillon
7 ounces collard greens, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 ¼ cups water
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons water in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in water until onion is softened and translucent, about 10 minutes, adding more water as needed to prevent scorching. Stir vegetarian bouillon into onion mixture.
  • Stir collard greens, tomatoes, and 1 1/4 cup water into onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in great Northern beans and sugar and continue to simmer until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes more. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 41.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

COLLARD GREENS WITH WHITE BEANS AND SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Collard Greens With White Beans and Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Laka

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

400 g small dried white beans, such as French navy beans or 400 g cannellini beans, soaked overnight
2 medium onions, 1 cut in half, 1 thinly sliced
1 small carrot
1 thyme, sprig
1 rosemary sprig
1 bay leaf
1500 ml water
1 vegetable stock cube
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
300 g collard greens, stems cut, leaves coarsely torn into small pieces
300 g quality smoked sausage, cut into smaller pieces
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans, onion halves, carrot, thyme and rosemary sprig and bay leaf in a large pot; cover the beans with 1500 ml of water. Crumble in the vegetable cube, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the flame; simmer about 30 minutes over low heat until the beans are nearly tender. Drain the beans and reserve the cooking liquid. Discard all of the other solids. Set aside.
  • Sauté sliced onion and garlic in butter and olive oil for 6 minutes over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the collards and cook, tossing, until slightly wilted.
  • Add half of the reserved bean cooking liquid, cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the collards are tender, about 50 minutes.
  • Add the beans, sausage and the remaining bean cooking liquid to the pot and cook for 15 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the lime zest and juice. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.5, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 721.7, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 18.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 34.9

Tips for Making Minestrone with Collard Greens and White Beans:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to create a flavorful and colorful soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, potatoes, tomatoes, and zucchini.
  • If you don't have any collard greens, you can substitute kale or spinach.
  • Use canned or dried white beans for this recipe. If using dried beans, be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
  • Add some Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Minestrone with Collard Greens and White Beans is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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