Description
This Kale and Beans in Spicy Pomodoro Sauce is a simple classic Italian recipe that is loaded with rich tomato flavor and plant-based goodness.
Ingredients
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Skillet Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow onions, fine dice
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 – [ 28 oz. can ] San Marzano tomatoes *
- 1 – [ 8 oz. can ] tomato sauce
- 3 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 Tablespoon white miso *
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda (optional) *
- 1 – 15.5 oz. can ] cannellini beans, drained and rinsed *
- 2 ½ to 3 cups chopped baby kale *
- ¼ cup water (if needed) *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon dried minced onions
- 1 Tablespoon dried oregano (+/-)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (+/-)
- 1 teaspoon dried ground fennel (+/-)
- Pinch to ¼ teaspoon 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
Optional Toppings:
- Vegan Parmesan Cheese
- Chopped parsley
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 baking soda, 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. Chop the San Marzano tomatoes with the edge of a spoon into small pieces.
- Add the baking soda, stir well to incorporate.
- 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 over steamed rice, boiled or baked potatoes, cooked pasta, 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: 4