Escarole and beans with ham

2- 9 oz bags Escarole-ready pac
4 cup UNSALTED CHICKEN BROTH
1 can Cannelini Beans, canned (by HEALTHYDEE)
2 clove Garlic, chopped
1 oz Romano Cheese
8 oz ham steak, diced small
2oz whole grain pasta
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the dice ham and saute for 5 minutes. Add the escarole and saute until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, beans, and romano cheese. Cover and simmer until the beans are heated through and escarole is wilted and cooked, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Serving Size: makes 4 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MLUNAWHITE.