Spicy Parmesan Beans and Kale Recipe

Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion (or leek), sliced
• 1/4 pound mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
• 1 1/2 pounds green or yellow beans, trimmed and sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 bunch kale (1/2 pound), rinsed, stemmed, and roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
• 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan

Directions

1. Warm the olive oil in a large, heavy saute pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.
3. Add the mushrooms, beans, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the wine or broth and continue cooking until the green beans are almost tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the red pepper flakes and the kale and continue cooking until the kale has wilted, about 4 to 5 minutes.
6. Add the lemon juice and the Parmesan cheese.
7. Toss to coat and serve immediately.