Friday, February 29, 2008

Greens and Beans

In a larger bowl, empty contents of 1 bag dried canellini bean. cover beans with water to cover by 2"'( overnight) . When you are ready to cook the beans, drain and add to a pot cover again by 2", bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 90 minutes. In a separate pot boil 2 large bunches of well cleaned escarole. Bring escarole to a boil and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until very tender. In a deep skillet, place 3T olive oil , heat and add 3 large cloves garlic and crushed red pepper flakes( to your taste). After beans and escarole are cooked add to skillet to toss with oil, garlic and pepper. season with salt and pepper. Serve with grated Pecorino Romano.

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