Anything But Boring Beans

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 bag of black beans

  • 1/2 yellow onion

  • 3 chopped garlic cloves

  • 1 bunch of chopped dill

  • 2 bulbs of sliced fennel

  • 1 bag of collard greens

  • Kefi Life® EVOO

  • lemon juice to taste

  • salt & pepper to taste

This recipe is courtesy of Thea Parikos of Thea’s Inn on the island of Ikaria in Greece

The Greek island of Ikaria is one of the world’s five “blue zones”, places of exceptional longevity. Here, one in three people live into their nineties, free from chronic disease and dementia, and many reach 100.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Soak beans in room temp. water for 2 hours

  • Drain and add beans to fresh water

  • Bring to boil

  • Add-fennel, dill, onion, garlic, and collard greens

  • Simmer until beans are soft

  • Remove and drain

  • Add Kefi Life® EVOO, lemon, salt & pepper to taste

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