You Name It! (OUTSPOKEN Diva's Favorite Recipes)

Stewed Southern Greens and Tomatoes 

Ingredients

• 1-pound bag of stemmed and washed greens (turnips, mustard, and/or collards)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 to 4 garlic cloves to taste, minced
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne
• 2 pounds fresh tomatoes, seeded and grated, or peeled, seeded, and chopped, or a 28-ounce can of chopped tomatoes with juice 
•  1 Tblsp Italian Seasoning
• 2 tsp Low Sodium Old Bay Seasoning
  
  
  

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, add the greens for 2 minutes. Transfer to the ice water, then drain and squeeze out water. Coarsely chop and set aside. Alternatively, steam the greens in a large steamer – Rinse and squeeze dry.
2. In a wide, heavy skillet or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onion. Cook until the onion is tender and beginning to color, 5 to 8 minutes, and add the garlic, paprika, and cayenne. 
3. Cook, stirring, for about a minute, until fragrant, and add the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, and simmer until the tomatoes have cooked down slightly about 10 minutes. 
4. Add the greens and herbs and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer until the greens are very tender, about 20 minutes. Serve with rice, quinoa, or just some good cornbread or crusty bread.

White Bean Stew

Ingredients 

• 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for serving
• 1 medium-sized onion, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 2 cans cannellini beans or white beans, drained 
• 1-2 garlic cloves, diced or pressed
• 1 cup, frozen spinach 
• 1 can stewed tomatoes 
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 cup (500 ml) vegetable or chicken broth or hot water 

Directions

1. Warm the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, beans, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Cook stirring frequently, for about 1 minute.
3. Then add the frozen spinach and the vegetable broth. Raise the heat and bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot, reduce the heat, and cook gently for 15 minutes.
4. Divide into bowls, drizzle with olive oil or extra virgin olive oil, and more freshly ground black pepper if you like. Serve with crusty whole-grain bread and, if you don't keep it vegan, add freshly grated parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

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