Spicy Parmesan Green Beans and Kale

Ingredients

Makes 6 to 8 servings

•     3 tablespoons olive oil

•     1 onion, sliced

•     1/4 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and quartered (about 14 mushrooms)

•     1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and slice into 1-inch pieces

•     2 teaspoons salt

•     1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

•     1/4 cup white wine (or chicken broth)

•     1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

•     1 bunch kale (1/2 pound), rinsed, stemmed, and roughly chopped

•     2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)

•     3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan

Directions

1.     Warm the olive oil in a large, heavy saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.

2.     Add the mushrooms, green beans, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes.

3.     Add the wine and continue cooking until the green beans are almost tender, about 5 minutes.

4.     Add the red pepper flakes and the kale and continue cooking until the kale has wilted, about 4 to 5 minutes.

5.     Add the lemon juice and the Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat and serve immediately..