Turnip Greens and White Beans Saute

Get your greens in this hearty dish, which can be eaten alone or on top of pasta.

Makes: 4-6 servings
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
Featured In: North Carolina Field & Family

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 large leeks (or 1 cup ramps), sliced
  • 1 large bunch turnip greens*, cleaned and sliced chiffonade-style
  • ½ cup stock (chicken, beef or vegetable)
  • 15 ounces (1 can) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounces (1 can) navy beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

* Any hearty greens will taste great in this dish, such as collards, kale, spinach or beet greens.

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and saute until just beginning to brown and soften. Stir in greens and stock. Stir occasionally over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
  2. When greens have softened, stir in the beans and pepper flakes, and heat until warmed through. Spoon into a serving dish, and top with Parmesan cheese.

Tips & Notes

This dish can be served over pasta, polenta, or rice, or enjoyed on its own.

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