Beans & Greens

Market Fresh Cooking: Beans & Greens

Ingredients
1 cup diced onion (2 small)
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 pound collard greens or kale (about 15 stems)
1 cup apple juice or cider
4 cups cooked beans
1/2 tsp salt black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp crushed red pepper
1 1/2 tsp oregano or thyme
2 Tbsp canola oil (or other oil)

Method:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil and black pepper, then add onions with a pinch of salt.
2. Cook onions for 5 minutes, then stir. Cook 4-5 more minutes and add garlic.  Cook 2-4 more minutes, stirring once.
3. Strip collard leaves from stems. Roll and slice, then  cut crosswise into smaller pieces.  Add the chopped greens with a pinch of salt.  Stir in with onions and saute for 3-5 minutes.
4. Add apple juice and let simmer for about 3 minutes.
5. Add beans, crushed red pepper, and herbs. Stir to combine and simmer for about 5 minutes.  Enjoy!