Braised Greens & Beans :: In 2019, I took a plant based cooking course through Rouxbe. In that time I was introduced to Braised Greens. Ohhh my goodness. While I was interested in learning this technique which was new to me, I had no idea how much I was going fall in love with these. Braised greens literally melt in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here we are in 2021 where my focus is on eating and creating low calorie dense friendly meals to help me achieve my weight loss goals. I can talk about what braised greens typically look like in the vegan world which is using oil and seasonings but I will not go where the non-vegan recipes go because that is too much for my heart to think about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do we create a Maximum Weight Loss friendly Braised Greens & Beans recipe?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The two biggest changes are going to be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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switching out oil saut\u00e9ing for water saut\u00e9ing and,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
switching out any animal product\/vegan processed product that creates a smoky flavor and using liquid smoke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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Which greens do I suggest?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
I suggest a heartier green – not one that is lighter and typically used in salads like romaine or iceberg or one that wilts too much like spinach. A heartier green typically is going to be a thicker leaf and a much darker green color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Kale<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Collard Greens<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Swiss Chard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Mustard Greens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Which bean compliments this recipe best?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Before I answer this, I want to mention that you do not need a bean for this recipe. If you prefer to make it bean free, go for it! As for what beans work best, I would suggest a white bean that is hearty but also doesn’t have too distinct of a flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Black Eyed Peas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Great Northern Beans<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cannellini Beans<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Butter Beans \/ Baby Lima Beans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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