greens and beans?

**mek42** · 06-15-2010, 08:09 AM

I used to go to this little Italian restaurant in Brockport, NY, kitty-corney to the Wegmans (no idea what the geography is there now much less if the restaurant is still open). One of their appetisers was grens and beans. Very tasty, lots of garlic. Anyhow, all these recent greens recipe posts have me thinking to see if I can figure out how to make my own greens and beans.

I don't even know what kind of greens or beans they put in, though I think they maybe put in some prosciutto (sp) for flavor.

Any ideas? Thanks!

**ladykemma2** · 06-15-2010, 10:16 AM

my guess: progresso caneloni (canelini) ?? beans, olive oil sauteed in garlic, wilted greens. add the beans? procsiuttto.

**Libby** · 06-15-2010, 10:57 AM

Tray sauteeing some collard greens, swiss chard or kale - stems too with a bit of diced onion and garlic in olive oil and once almost wilted, toss in a can of drained and rinsed navy beans. Keep tossing til heated through. You can use chicken stock or veggie broth to help keep it moist...the beans will start to melt and dry out.

**JerryG** · 06-18-2010, 04:13 PM

Bevy of Beans and Basil Recipe at Epicurious.com

Just saw this when I came upon your post.

**mek42** · 07-01-2010, 03:32 PM

I'm thinking to try this this weekend. By uncooked, fresh weight, how much greens make a good serving for a just under 300 lb 6' hungry man for lunch?

**lisaflex** · 07-02-2010, 07:02 AM

use spinach ltly sauteed w/ OO and very thinly sliced garlic chips. add white beans.

i would first sautee the prosciutto, remove from oil. drain on ppr towel. sautee the garlic chips. lightly. remove and drain on ppr towel. sautee spinach. lightly. turn off heat. add beans and garlic and proscuitto.