Cicoria e Fagioli

Cicoria e Fagioli is a hearty and nutritious vegan Italian breakfast dish featuring sautéed chicory and cannellini beans. This flavorful combination is both satisfying and energizing, perfect for starting your day off right.

Ingredients

• Chicory (cicoria) - 200 grams
• Canned cannellini beans - 240 grams (drained and rinsed)
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Vegetable broth - 100 ml
• Red chili flakes - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Wash the chicory thoroughly to remove any dirt and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the chopped chicory to the skillet and stir well to coat with the garlic oil. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicory is wilted and tender.
4. Stir in the drained cannellini beans, vegetable broth, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for another 5-10 minutes until the beans are heated through.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• High in antioxidants, supporting overall health.

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