Mustard Greens 'n Beans

Savory, spicy mustard greens cook up with tender white beans and seasonings like vinegar, mustard, and crushed red pepper for a hearty side dish or vegetarian main dish that's different but quick.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 136 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained
• 1 pound mustard greens, washed and chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.75 teaspoon dry mustard powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix in the white beans, allow to heat through, and season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix water, vinegar, sugar, dry mustard, and red pepper flakes until sugar has dissolved. Place the mustard greens into the onion and garlic mixture, and pour in the vinegar mixture. Stir to combine, cover the Dutch oven, and bring to a boil. Simmer the greens until the liquid has been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.