1 small lemon, very thinly sliced with seeds removed
2 anchovy fillets packed in oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
½ bunch of broccoli rabe, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 15-oz cans of cannellini beans
¼ cup fresh flat leaf parsley leaves
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan plus more for serving
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add lemon, anchovies, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally the lemon is softened and brown in spots and the anchovies fall apart - about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe; season with salt and pepper and cook, tossing occasionally until bright green and crisp-tender, another 5 minutes.
Add the beans and a ½ cup of water to the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring until flavors have melded and liquid is reduce by half. You want this dish to be saucy so after another 5 minutes mix in the parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with red pepper flakes a
Recipe by Gracie's Ravioli at https://graciesravioli.com/cannellini-bean-recipe/