Chef John'S Rocket Beans

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (15 ounce) jar butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups arugula, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Pour butter beans into bacon and drippings; toss lightly. Season with salt and black pepper; cook 3 more minutes to blend flavors.
  2. Stir garlic into beans and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Toss arugula into mixture and cook until wilted; remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

469 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.5g 21% DV
Total Fat 40.5g 52% DV
Carbs 17.9g 6% DV
Fiber 1g 4% DV
Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10189.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 397.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 33mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 72.8mg 6% DV
Iron 3.9mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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