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Buffalo Beans and Greens Skillet

Buffalo Beans and Greens Skillet

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  • Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 Minutes
  • Total Time: 35 Minutes
  • Yield: 4 Cups 1x
  • Category: Dinner, Lunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Buffalo Beans and Greens Skillet bursts with a mountain of spicy Buffalo flavor that will wake up your dinner table.


Ingredients

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Skillet Ingredients:

  • 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
  • 3 celery ribs, small dice
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth *
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 to 4 Tablespoons hot sauce (+/-) *
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 Tablespoons tahini *

Spice/Herb Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • Pinch to ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) * 

Other Ingredients:

  • 2 – [ 15.25 oz. cans ] navy beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach, chopped

Optional Toppings:

  • Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, add the diced onions and celery, sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 12 minutes to soften, add a splash of water, if needed to avoid burning.
  2. Then lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic and tomato paste, sauté, stir constantly for one minute.
  3. Next add all the remaining Skillet Ingredients and simmer on medium for 5 minutes.
  4. After 5 minutes, then add the navy beans and chopped baby spinach, stir well to incorporate, heat on medium-low temperature and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, then serve topped with freshly chopped parsley or coupled with your favorite grain like quinoa or rice, or with a simple salad.

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:  4  (makes 4 cups)