Spicy Green Beans and Chard
Spicy green beans and chard are the perfect side to just about anything. Tender beans and greens dressed with butter, salt, pepper, a little heat from red pepper flakes, and fresh parmesan cheese crumbled all over the top.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 bundle of green chard, chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, in bite size chunks
Instructions
- In medium sauce pan with lid add water, beans first, then chard on top. Don't mix. Turn heat to high and place lid on. Bring to a boil then turn heat down to medium high and set the timer for 7 minutes. It should still be boiling. Remove from heat and drain any extra liquid. Add the melted butter, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Gently mix everything together. Serve and add crumbled parmesan over the top.
Notes
Additional toppings -
Add thinly sliced almonds or pine nuts for a little crunch.
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice really brightens the flavor.
If you love herbs, fresh parsley, rosemary or even thyme is perfect with the beans. A little goes a long way.
Drizzle on Nonna Pia's balsamic glaze. This stuff is gold in a bottle.