Big Bowl Of Tuscan Greens Recipes

CHEF JOHN'S BEANS AND GREENS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until bubbling and sizzling, about 20 seconds. Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook until liquid is reduced by half, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes.
• Stir in beans; bring to a boil and cook until you can see the tops of the beans just below the surface of the liquid, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in oregano, lemon zest, and anchovy filet. Simmer for 3 minutes.
• Place escarole in bean mixture; reduce heat to low and stir until escarole wilts, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with red pepper flakes and extra virgin olive oil.

BIG BOWL OF TUSCAN GREENS

Steps:

• Toss lettuce, tomatoes and olives in large serving bowl.
• Add dressing; toss lightly.
• Top with cheese and croutons.

TURKEY ITALIAN SAUSAGE & GREENS SOUP

Steps:

• -Brown ground meat in large sauce pot (6 quart with a lid).
• -Turn heat to low and layer the following vegetables on top of meat according to cooking time: carrots, onions, fennel, kale, chard, mushrooms.
• -Place the lid on the pan and allow vegetables to steam for about 20 minutes; then, fill up the pot with enough broth to completely cover the vegetables, you can add tomatoes at this time.
• -Cook until the carrots and fennel are tender, then add rinsed and drained garbanzo beans.
• -Place the fresh spinach in the bottom of your serving bowl and spoon the soup on top. The spinach should stay green and be simply wilted. This gives the soup a fresher taste.

TUSCAN OVEN GRAINS AND GREENS

Steps:

• 1. Place oil in a 10- or 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up clumps, until no longer pink. Add spinach, escarole and garlic. Cook, stirring, until greens are wilted, 2 to 3 minutes; reserve.
• 2. Place the broth and oregano in a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil; reserve.
• 3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place pasta in the bottom of a 10- to 12-cup covered casserole. Spoon reserved sausage and greens over pasta. Scatter rice and barley over greens. Stir in reserved broth; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and bake until pasta and grains are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven, add parsley and stir well. Serve immediately with cheese, if desired.

TUSCAN GRAIN BOWL WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND BROCCOLINI RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Put the chopped basil, parsley, and pine nuts in a small food processor or mortar, and pulse or grind with a pestle until well combined. Add the olive oil and pulse to incorporate, adding more oil to thin, if needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound the farro in a large bowl. Arrange the chicken, Broccolini, escarole, and tomatoes on top. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze and pesto, garnish with the garlic and basil leaves, and serve.