Quick Collard Greens and Beans Risotto |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Italian risotto gets a Southern makeover with collard greens and beans in this quick regional fusion. Ingredients:
4 qt. water |
1 tablespoon salt |
1 (16-oz.) package chopped fresh collard greens |
1 cup chopped onion (about 1 large) |
3 large garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon enova oil |
3 cups chicken broth |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 (15.5-oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1 (3.5-oz.) bag success brown rice |
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper |
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided |
garnish: 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Bring 4 qt. water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add 1 Tbsp. salt, and stir until dissolved. Add collard greens to Dutch oven, and cook 2 minutes or until wilted. Drain greens in colander; rinse with cold water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
2. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil in Dutch oven over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
3. Whisk together chicken broth and flour; add to Dutch oven, and bring to a boil. Add cannellini beans, 1/2 tsp. salt, pepper, and collard greens. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and stir in rice and red pepper. Simmer, stirring frequently, 10 minutes or until greens and rice are tender. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
4. Sprinkle each serving with remaining 1/4 cup cheese, and garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.
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