Description
Bursting with sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors, this BBQ Braised Kale and Beans Skillet recipe is a great way to get in your greens.
Ingredients
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Skillet Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow onions, fine dice
- 1 green bell pepper, small dice
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 – [ 8 oz. can ] tomato sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 1 to 3 teaspoons pure maple syrup *
- ½ teaspoon molasses *
- 1 Tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari *
- 1 to 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar *
- 1 to 2 [ 15.5 oz. can(s) ] cannellini beans, drained and rinsed *
- 3 ½ to 4 cups chopped baby kale *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Serving Ideas:
- Boiled, baked, roasted potatoes
- Steamed rice
- Crusty bread/flatbread
Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large skillet, add the finely diced onions and green bell peppers, sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 9 minutes to soften, add a splash of water, if needed to avoid burning. Then lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic and tomato paste, sauté, stir constantly for one minute.
- Then add all the remaining Skillet Ingredients (except the beans and kale) and the Spice/Herb Mix to the skillet, stir to incorporate, bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Add the beans and kale, stir to incorporate, then simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
- Serving ideas: Serve with steamed rice, boiled or baked potatoes, or with crusty bread or flatbread.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings:Â 4