Best 6 White Or Pink Beans With Beet Greens And Parmesan Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance and colors blend to create a symphony of taste. In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for a delectable dish that combines the earthy goodness of white or pink beans, the vibrant greens of beet greens, and the nutty richness of Parmesan cheese. Hold your taste buds in anticipation as we unravel the secrets of this harmonious dish, transforming simple ingredients into an extraordinary culinary experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

WHITE OR PINK BEANS WITH BEET GREENS AND PARMESAN



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If you use white beans for this savory dish, the beet greens will infuse them with a lovely pink hue. Even more standout is the savory/umami flavor that the Parmesan rinds impart. Parmesan rinds will keep for months. Wrap them in foil and keep in the freezer. They add great depth of flavor to vegetarian soups and stews.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, finely chopped
2 to 4 garlic cloves (to taste), minced
1/2 pound white or pink beans (1 1/8 cups), soaked in 1 quart water for 4 hours or overnight
6 cups water
A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf, a few sprigs each parsley and thyme, and 2 good-size Parmesan rinds
Salt to taste
1 generous bunch beet greens (about 3/4 pound), stemmed, washed well in 2 changes of water and coarsely chopped
Freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes, and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until it is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Drain the beans and add to the pot, along with 6 cups water (or enough to cover the beans by at least an inch) and the bouquet garni. Bring to a gentle boil, add salt to taste, cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the beans are soft and fragrant. Taste, adjust salt, and add pepper. Remove the bouquet garni.
  • Stir in the beet greens and simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Serve in wide bowls and pass freshly grated Parmesan for sprinkling.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 101, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1268 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

BRAISED WHITE BEANS AND GREENS WITH PARMESAN



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Inspired by the Italian dish of sautéed puntarelle (a Italian variety of chicory) and white beans, this recipe makes a satisfying vegetarian main course or a hearty side dish for roast chicken or sausages. It opts for canned white beans, for the sake of weeknight convenience, and Swiss chard, which is much milder than puntarelle and easier to find in the U.S. Kale or escarole would also work well, if that's what you've got. On that note, grated Pecorino Romano cheese gives the broth a more pungent element, but Parmesan will work in its place. Serve in shallow bowls with toasted country bread to mop up the garlicky broth.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, weekday, beans, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and small-diced
1 small yellow onion, small-diced
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or thyme
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
1 large or 2 small bunches escarole, kale or Swiss chard, stems removed (10 to 12 ounces)
2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed
2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan, plus more for serving
Toasted country bread, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the fennel, onion and rosemary, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Begin adding handfuls of the greens, cooking and stirring until leaves wilt.
  • Add the white beans, broth and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer, mashing some of the beans with a wooden spoon, until the liquid has reduced and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice, then the mozzarella, if using, and Pecorino Romano. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Divide among shallow bowls and top with more Pecorino Romano. Serve with toasted bread and a dish of red-pepper flakes on the side.

PINK GREENS



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A&M: This may be the most thoughtful sautéed greens recipe we've ever encountered. Beet greens (we agree with Marissa Grace that they deserve more attention in the kitchen) are usually wilted in hot olive oil with a little garlic, and they're delicious this way, but Marissa Grace plotted out ways to amplify the greens’ sweetness while tempering it with chiles. She has you brown garlic with shallot and red pepper flakes, then layer in sugar, black pepper, and salt before adding the greens and wilting them. Just before serving, you splash the beet greens with sherry vinegar, which electrifies the whole dish. The key here is the sugar, which caramelizes with the garlic and tightens up the sauce, so by the time the greens are cooked (and beet greens really should be cooked), it wraps them in a cloak of sweet and fiery sauce.

Provided by Marisa Grace

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large bunch beet greens
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 shallot, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Wash and trim the beet greens. If the stems are very thick, it's worth trimming them back a bit.
  • 2. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, sauté the garlic, shallot, and red pepper flakes in the olive oil until slightly browned. Add the black pepper, sugar, and salt.
  • 3. Place the beet greens in the pan, pour 1/4 cup water over them, and immediately cover. Once the greens have cooked down, 1 to 2 minutes, remove the lid and stir. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the water to evaporate.
  • 4. Just before serving, pour the vinegar over the greens. Serve and enjoy!
  • If you double the amounts as we did, so that it serves 4 people, add vinegar to taste. Twice the amount may be too much. You could use the same technique with spinach, arugula, chard, or any other dark leafy green.
  • Marissa Grace Desmond and her husband, Ian Kaminski‐Coughlin, live in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their favorite entertaining tip: "For dinner parties, we share online spreadsheets with our guests, so everyone can see who has responded. It also makes it much easier to coordinate who is bringing what and whether or not we need more wine!"
  • Alli51: "This recipe would work great for various types of Asian greens (which I typically just cook with a bit of oil, kosher salt, and some soy/fish sauce and maybe some chicken broth). This will be much more interesting!"

WHITE BEANS AND GREENS



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A sprinkling of Parmesan and savory bits of bacon add tons of flavor to tender Swiss chard and creamy white beans cooked in a zesty tomato-based sauce.

Provided by Craig

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Beans and Peas     White Beans

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 slices bacon
1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 bunch Swiss chard including stems, roughly chopped
½ cup chicken broth
1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.
  • Add tomatoes, onion, and garlic to the bacon fat. Cook over medium-high until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add Swiss chard and chicken stock, cover, and steam until chard is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add beans and chopped bacon. Cook until liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 834.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

WHITE BEANS WITH BEETS



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Pretty contrast in color and flavors; make sure to use mild onions. Add some of the lemon's zest, if you like. From "Diabetes Cooking for Everyone", by Carol Gelles. Exchanges: 1/2 bread, 1 vegetable, 3/4 fat.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Beans

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup cooked cannellini (if using canned, rinse and drain) or 1 cup great northern bean (if using canned, rinse and drain)
1/3 cup finely chopped fennel
3 tablespoons finely chopped sweet mild onions (such as Vidalia or Walla Walla)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon finely chopped of fresh mint
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt
4 small whole cooked beets, quartered (fresh or canned, drained)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the beans through the garlic. In a small bowl, combine the oil through the salt. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to combine. Divide among 4 small plates and garnish with beet wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.4, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 8.4, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 5.1

BEET GREENS WITH WHITE BEANS



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Beet greens, with their dark green leaves and pungent, earthy flavor, are especially tasty with white beans. A nice alternative to beet greens is mustard greens, which are a little spicier.Other options are turnip greens and broccoli rabe. Start this dish a day ahead because the beans need to soak overnight.

Yield serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups dried white beans
2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 bunches beet greens
1 red onion, cut into 1/8-inch dice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Zest and juice of 1 orange
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Soak the beans overnight in a pot filled with water to cover. Drain and set aside.
  • Bring 10 cups of water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Stir in the soaked beans and salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 45 minutes, or until the beans are soft. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, wash the beet greens very well by lifting them up and swishing them around in a large bowl of cold water. If any dirt remains in the bottom of the bowl, repeat this process once or twice until the bottom of the bowl is clean. Drain the greens in a colander.
  • Bring 1 cup of lightly salted water to a boil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, add the greens, and cook for 10 minutes, or until soft.
  • Drain the beet greens and run them briefly under cold water to cool. Drain very well and, using your hands, squeeze out any excess water. Chop the beet greens into 2-inch pieces.
  • Mix the beans, beet greens, red onion, garlic, thyme, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, olive oil, cayenne pepper, and salt, to taste, in a large bowl until well combined. Allow the greens and beans to marinate for at least 1 hour before serving, so the flavors have a chance to marry.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh ingredients: For the best flavor, use fresh beet greens and beans. The fresher the ingredients, the better the dish will taste.
  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight will help to soften them and make them more digestible. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Sauté the greens before adding them to the beans: Sautéing the greens will help to wilt them and bring out their flavor. You can sauté the greens in olive oil, butter, or bacon fat.
  • Use a variety of beans: Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of beans. White beans, pink beans, and kidney beans are all good choices for this dish. You can also use a mix of different beans.
  • Add some Parmesan cheese: Parmesan cheese adds a delicious nutty flavor to the dish. You can add it to the beans and greens while they are cooking, or you can sprinkle it on top of the dish before serving.

Conclusion:

This white or pink beans with beet greens and Parmesan recipe is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy fresh seasonal produce. The dish is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to prepare beans, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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