Description
This Easy Italian Kale and Bean Skillet is a delightful combination of hearty white beans, earthy kale, and luscious tomato goodness.
Ingredients
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Skillet Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow onions, fine dice
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 – [ 28 oz. can ] crushed tomatoes *
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda (optional) *
- 1 – 15.5 oz. can ] cannellini beans, drained and rinsed *
- 2 ½ to 3 cups chopped baby kale *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano (+/-)
- ½ teaspoon dried basil (+/-)
- Pinch ground fennel (optional)
- Pinch red pepper flakes (+/-) (optional)
- Pinch black pepper (+/-)
- ¼ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Serving Ideas:
- Boiled, baked, roasted potatoes
- Cooked pasta
- 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, 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, 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 7 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
- Serving ideas: Serve over steamed rice, boiled or baked potatoes, cooked pasta, or simply 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: 4