Beans And Bitter Greens

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 10 -12 ounces dandelion greens, stemmed and cut into 1/2-inch ribbons (this is the equivalent of 1 bunch, can also use mustard or turnip greens)
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet sake) or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup garbanzo beans, cooked, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup red bell peppers, finely slivered or 1/4 cup fresh tomato, diced
• salt, to taste
• freshly ground pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 add 1 tablespoon of the oil to a large skillet or sauté pan and place over medium-high heat.
• 2 add the greens and garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
• 3 lower heat, add mirin or dry sherry, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. remove from heat and set aside.
• 4 whisk together the lemon juice, mustard, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in small bowl.
• 5 toss the sauce, greens, and remaining ingredients together thoroughly.