Spicy Parmesan Green Beans and Kale

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Sensational Thanksgiving Sides

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (39)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, sliced
1/4 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and quartered (about 14 mushrooms)
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and slice into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bunch kale (1/2 pound), rinsed, stemmed, and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan

Directions

Warm the olive oil in a large, heavy saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms, green beans, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add the wine and continue cooking until the green beans are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and the kale and continue cooking until the kale has wilted, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice and the Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat and serve immediately.

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recipe Spicy Parmesan Green Beans and Kale
Kate Indianapolis, IN 01-22-2010
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Wonderful and simple to make!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We are always looking for new healthy veggie side recipes and this one was a huge hit! I added cubed ham as well and it was... delicious!!Read more
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eileen chicago, IL 01-18-2010
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Delicious and very Healthy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Loved this recipe when I saw it on t.v. I knew I was going to make it one of these days. Lately I've been hearing so much... about how healthy kale is and this was a great starter recipe for me to make it. Otherwise I wouldn't know what else to do with it. But, it is a delicious recipe. I watch so many cooking shows and when I saw this recipe being done on t.v. I knew it was going to be great and it was. My kids liked it a lot too. This is a great way to add more greens to your healthy eating. I made it on the side of spaghetti and garlic bread instead of salad. Read more
recipe Spicy Parmesan Green Beans and Kale
caterina Fayetteville, NY 12-30-2009
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Wonderful and healthy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Loved it. The kale was not over powering and it went well with the Christmas roast.
recipe Spicy Parmesan Green Beans and Kale
Maria San Ramon, CA 12-28-2009
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Everyone loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I cooked the green beans a little longer than stated, because I thought they needed it. I turned out great and everyone... loved the green bean/kale combo. The red pepper flake gave it a nice kick and the parmesean brought the dish together nicely. I used 1 teaspoon of salt since the parmesean is salty and it was perfect.Read more
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Patty El Segundo,, CA 12-26-2009
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So Much Flavor!!!!.......Yes!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this with red bell pepper and tear drop tomatoes because I did not have green beans and mushrooms. It was wonderful,... personally i thought it was better, the red bell pepper has so much flavor. These ingredients also added beautiful color for an eye appealing dish. I made sure i did not over cook the kale and I was very generous with the parmesan cheese. Also Lemon, I squeezed half a lemon which also gave the flavor a huge fresh punch of yum! I will definitely make it again and again and yes again!!Read more
recipe Spicy Parmesan Green Beans and Kale
Diane Eugene, OR 12-11-2009
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My Husband actually said "He loved this" :)
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was delicious; I think the lemon really added a nice kick. It tasted fresh. I am always looking for ways to... incorporate Kale in dishes since it is such a healthy food, it turned out amazing in this dish. My husband who never really thinks twice about his food actually stopped and said "I really love this, what?s in here?" :) A keeperRead more