Easy Beans and Greens

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes (after beans are cooked)
Yield: 2-3 servings

Ingredients:
2 cups cooked (or canned) black beans (or pinto, red, kidney—your choice)
1 bunch collard greens (or kale, spinach—it’s up to you)
your favorite toppings, such as salsa, avocado or guacamole and sour cream


Directions:
1.     In a medium saucepan, heat drained beans. Add your favorite seasonings, if desired.
2.     Fill a separate medium saucepan with 1-2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
3.     Wash and chop greens (you can use the stems, too) and add to boiling water.  
4.     Cook for 2-3 minutes until greens are bright green and tender. Drain off water.
5.     On a plate, arrange a portion of the greens, top with a portion of the beans and finish with toppings of your choice.

Note: see recipe for Traditionally Prepared Beans for a tip on soaking beans overnight for better digestion.