greens, beans, and shrimp01 / 29 / 13

you know how i was complaining about the frigid, frigid cold last week? well today it was 55 degrees. in wisconsin. in january.

walking outside this morning i was thinking that i’ll never get to use my cross country skis again, but don’t fear – it’ll drop down to the negatives by thursday.

greens, beans, and shrimp | things i made today

and there are people who don’t believe in global warming? is this real life?

greens, beans, and shrimp | things i made today

anyways, this meal was inspired mainly by the beautiful rainbow chard at the grocery store this weekend. then add the beans, and the shrimp, and you’ve got something worth eating in 55 degrees in january.

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Greens, Beans, and Shrimp
Recipe type: Main Dish
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 large bunch rainbow chard (or just swiss chard), stems removed and chopped coarsely
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 15 oz can cannelloni beans
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 15-20 shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
  1. In a cast iron pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook onions and garlic until translucent. Add in greens, salt, and pepper and stir until chard has wilted. Remove from pot.
  2. Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add beans, cumin, and paprika and stir. Turn heat up high, then cook beans without stirring so they char a little (but do not burn) on one side, about 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp and cook until pink.
  3. Remove from heat and add chard and onions to pan. Stir in lemon juice and rice vinegar.
  4. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

 

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5 Comments

  • 01 / 31 / 13 / 2:24 am

    I want to invite myself over for dinner. I’m thinking I need to do something to chronicle my move. Thoughts?

    writes AnnaReply
    • 01 / 31 / 13 / 7:04 am

      You don’t need to invite yourself over, you’re always invited! And yes, let’s get that guest post going…whenever you are ready!

      writes VickyReply
  • 12 / 23 / 14 / 8:44 pm

    This greens and shrimp dish will make a delicious and healthy weeknight dinner for myself. Thanks for the recipe, you definitely can consider I will be making it!

    writes Thalia @ butter and briocheReply
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