Jul 09 2026
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Vegetarian Beans & Greens Recipe

Inspired by The Lemonade Stand Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

Make Vegetarian Beans & Greens Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Legumes

Greens

Vegetables

Seasoning & Oil

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Finely chop the onion, bell pepper, and carrot. Mince the garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Greens

    Rinse the spinach and kale thoroughly, and chop the kale into bite-sized pieces.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Base

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in the bell pepper and carrot, cooking for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.

  3. 5

    Add Seasoning

    Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes.

  4. 6

    Add Beans and Greens

    Pour in the canned black beans and chickpeas (drained and rinsed), followed by the spinach and kale. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the greens are wilted and everything is heated through.

Serving

  1. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice. Serve hot and enjoy your Vegetarian Beans & Greens!

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