Vegetarian Tuscan Beans Recipe

Beans, greens, and pork have a natural affinity for each other and combine to make several yummy dishes. But what if you are a vegetarian? Or trying to cut back on saturated fat for health reasons? When I first became a vegetarian (about 20 years ago) I just left out the meat. Needless to say, that left the dish tasting a little flat. So, putting my Home Economist hat on I created this “better than the original” version of Tuscan Beans. This recipe can also be found in my new book, Homestyle Favorites Made Meatless (available soon!).

Tuscan Beans

Saute one clove of minced garlic and one stalk of minced celery in 2 Tbsp of olive oil until soft (about 5 minutes).

In a large bowl, gently stir together 2 (15 oz) cans of…