Beet Greens and Baby Spinach with Red Kidney Beans

Name: Beet Greens and Baby Spinach with Red Kidney Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, juice drained and reserved; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small white onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped; 1 bunch beet greens and stems, roughly chopped; 0.66666668653488 cup imitation bacon bits, or to taste; 0.5 cup red wine vinegar; salt to taste

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I found a 'Greens with Cannellini Beans and Pancetta' recipe and didn't have all the ingredients, so I compromised and came up with this recipe. A Big 'Thank You' to Diana Moutsopoulos, for sharing her recipe with everyone.

Recipe by truckersmom

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, juice drained and reserved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small white onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 bunch beet greens and stems, roughly chopped
⅔ cup imitation bacon bits, or to taste
½ cup red wine vinegar
salt to taste

Directions

Drain the beans, but reserve about 1/4 cup of the liquid. Set the beans and reserved liquid aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion until transparent and beginning to turn brown, about 8 minutes; stir in garlic, and cook just until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Stir in spinach and beet greens, partially cover the pan, then cook until the leaves wilt, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle on the bacon bits. Stir in the kidney beans with reserved liquid, and cook the mixture, stirring often, for about 2 more minutes. Mix in the red wine vinegar, and cook until the pan juices reduce and the greens are tender, about 5 more minutes. Season to taste with salt.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

264	Calories
12g	Fat
27g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 264
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Sodium 599mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 10g	34%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 12mg	61%
Calcium 95mg	7%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 306mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.