Chef John's Rocket Beans

Chef John's Rocket Beans
  • 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


  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.

04/06/2018
Chef John's Rocket Beans, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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