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15-Minute Beans & Greens Power Bowl
Servings: 1
Calories: 521.56 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil or coconut oil
  • ½ small red onion (about 2 oz.) or one small shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. turmeric
  • 2 tsp. cumin powder
  • 1 tsp. cayenne optional
  • 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds, optional
  • ½- in. ginger, grated or minced
  • 1-¼ cup (1 can) cannellini beans or beans of choice
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard or greens of choice, sliced into ribbons, stem sliced thin & kept separate from leaves
  • Pink salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat large pan over medium-low heat for about 30 seconds. Coat bottom with oil. Heat for additional minute.
  2. Add onions, garlic and spices. Cook 1 minute.
  3. Add ginger, Swiss chard stems and beans. Cook about another 2 minutes.
  4. Add greens and cover for 1-2 minutes. Greens will start to shrink and turn bright green.
  5. Stir until greens are uniformly bright green and wilted, which should take a couple of minutes. Don't overcook.
  6. Remove from heat, add salt and black pepper to taste, and serve.
Recipe Notes
  • Use this recipe as a starting point for any combination of beans and greens you like. Try kale and chickpeas, collards and black beans, spinach and kidney beans, etc. The options are endless.
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Nutrition Facts
15-Minute Beans & Greens Power Bowl
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 521.56 Calories from Fat 160
% Daily Value*
Fat 17.82g27%
Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Sodium 664.04mg28%
Potassium 2521.68mg72%
Carbohydrates 73.88g25%
Fiber 18.92g76%
Sugar 6.98g8%
Protein 24.54g49%
Vitamin A 19231IU385%
Vitamin C 99.28mg120%
Calcium 389.9mg39%
Iron 17.64mg98%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.