Sunday, March 30, 2008

White Beans with Escarole and Tomatoes

A huge surprise to those who think they don't like sauteed greens. If you can't find escarole, subsititute another fresh slightly bitter and substantial green.

Serving: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
3 small cloves (or 1 large) garlic, minced
1 bunch escarole
1 15 oz can white beans
2 cups chopped tomatoes


Directions
1. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over high heat; once hot, add garlic and escarole and stir.
2. Once escarole has wilted, add beans and tomatoes.
3. Continue stirring while reducing heat to medium-low heat, and simmer for approximately 8 minutes, or until tomatoes have formed a sauce.
4. Serve either as a side dish or as a main course over rice or cooked pasta. Serves 4 as a side dish, and 2 as a main course.


Nutritional Information
Based on individual serving.
Calories: 259
Total Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Protein: 13 g