Name: Spicy Beans with Wilted Greens
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 4 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained (optional); 4 chiles de árbol or 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 4 celery stalks, finely chopped; 1 sprig rosemary; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 Parmesan rind (optional), plus shaved Parmesan for serving; 1 pound dried white beans or chickpeas, soaked overnight, drained; 1 bunch kale or mustard greens, ribs and stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped; 1 large bunch flat-leaf spinach, trimmed, coarsely chopped; 4 cups trimmed arugula or watercress, divided; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

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Spicy Beans with Wilted GreensDitte Isager

Two humble ingredients have big impact here: The Parmesan rind adds richness; the dried beans deliver creaminess.

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