Description

If you’re on the hunt for a delightful, nutritious dish that’s as easy to whip up as it is satisfying to eat, look no further than this Easy Low-Fat Italian Kale and Bean Skillet!

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients:

1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
2 to 3 Tablespoons flour (of choice)
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
1 cup water
¼ cup nutritional yeast

Other Ingredients:

2 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] cannellini beans, drained and rinsed *
3 cups packed, small chopped and massaged curly kale *

Spice/Herb Ingredients:

1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning (+/-)
¼ to 1 ¼ teaspoons sea salt (+/-) *
¼ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)

Finishing Ingredients:

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

Optional Toppings and/or Serving Ideas:

Crusty bread, naan, or pita
Vegan Parmesan Cheese *

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Instructions

In a large skillet, add the finely diced onions, sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 10 minutes or until the onions are perfectly tender, 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.
Next add the flour and stir constantly for several minutes to cook the flour.
Then add all the remaining Base Ingredients and the Spice/Herb Ingredients to the skillet, stir to incorporate, bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Simmer for several minutes.
Add the chopped and massaged kale, stir well to incorporate, simmer for 5 to 9 minutes (or until it reaches the desired tenderness) to soften the kale.
Add the cannellini beans, stir to incorporate, simmer for 3 minutes to thoroughly heat through.
Finish with the red wine vinegar, stir well, simmer for several more minutes. Serve and enjoy!

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 (5 cups)