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September 15, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Today's Recipe

A cast-iron skillet holds creamy spicy tomato beans and greens. Toasted slices of bread are on a small dish nearby.

Kelly Marshall for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne.

Creamy, Spicy Tomato Beans and Greens 

By Alexa Weibel

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40 minutes

Makes 4 servings

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