Instructions: Get a large pan and add enough olive oil to barely coat the bottom

(youll need less oil if using sausage). Heat pan to medium-high, and then add the garlic and onion.

Pay close attention to them so that they do not burn, and only cook til barely translucent. Then add the greens and lower the heat just a little. If you can fit a top over the greens, great - that will help keep the hot steam in, which will cook the greens down faster. Stir occasionally. The greens will start to wilt, and at that point you can add the beans and broth.

Turn the heat up just a little bit, and stir well. Heat through the beans - 5 - 10 minutes. Its OK if it is soupy (matter of fact, making it soupy on purpose with more broth is very nice), or you can cook gently until the broth evaporates a little. Add a little salt and pepper, to taste. Serve it with nice crusty bread, pasta, whatever you want. It is nice as its own meal, or as a first course.

Optional additions:
A small sprinkle crushed red pepper towards the end Italian sausage (hot or mild, pork or poultry), about 1/2 pound

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