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Pan-fried greens with beans

You can serve this pan-fried greens with beans and feta as a side dish with grilled fish, lamb or chicken. Alternatively, it can be served on a piece of toast for a vegetarian or vegan meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 leek
  • 1 small courgette
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 cup shredded savoy cabbage or kale
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes optional
  • Grated zest of juice of a lemon
  • 1 can cannellini beans drained
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 100 g feta or plant-based alternative
  • Salt & pepper

Method
 

  1. Finely slice the leek and garlic, then cut the courgette into small pieces.
  2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and gently sauté the leek for 5 minutes under cover. Add the courgette, chilli and garlic and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the cabbage and the lemon juice.
  3. Put the lid on and sauté for 3-5 minutes until the cabbage has softened.
  4. Add the beans and stir to warm through.
  5. Turn off the heat, add the lemon zest and parsley, then season to taste.
  6. Crumble the cheese or plant-based alternative on top, then serve.