Tuscan Bean And Greens Panini

Total Time: 58 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 lb fresh turnip greens, washed and torn into small pieces
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 -4 tablespoons low sodium chicken broth
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 4 slices whole wheat country bread (each about 1/2-inch thick)
• red onion, 4 thin slices
• 2 ounces pecorino romano cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot, 3/4 full of lightly salted water, to a boil.
• 2 add in greens and cook until tender, 5-8 minutes; drain in a colander, pressing with the back of a spoon to remove any excess liquid; set aside.
• 3 in a frying pan; heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat; add in garlic; cook/stir for about 15 seconds, then stir in the rosemary, thyme, oregano, and cayenne.
• 4 stir in the beans and 2 tablespoons broth; decrease heat to med-low and cook/stirring with a wooden spoon and mashing the beans, until the beans are warmed through and the mixture forms a coarse puree, 3-5 minutes.
• 5 if the mixture seems dry, add a bit more broth; season with salt and pepper to taste; stir in the cooked greens; let cool slightly.
• 6 preheat the sandwich grill; place the bread slices on a work surface and brush 1 side of each bread slice with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• 7 turn the bread and divide the bean mixture evenly between 2 of the bread slices, spreading it about 1/2 inch thick.
• 8 layer the onion slices and cheese shavings over the bean mixture, dividing evenly.
• 9 cover with the remaining 2 bread slices, oiled sides up, and press to pack gently.
• 10 place the panini in the grill, close the top plate, and cook until the bread is toasted and the beans and greens are warmed through, 3-5 minutes.
• 11 cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately.