In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes strike the perfect balance between comfort and sophistication quite like Martha Rose Shulman's slow-baked beans with kale. This vegetarian masterpiece takes the classic comfort food of baked beans and elevates it to new heights with the addition of kale, a leafy green that adds not only a burst of color but also a depth of flavor and nutrition. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe promises to guide you effortlessly through the steps of creating a dish that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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SLOW-BAKED BEANS WITH KALE (MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN)
The beans are baked very slowly and get very creamy texture, while the liquid they cook in thickens to a caramelized syrup. The kale practically melts in this casserole, going from bitter to sweet. I love using lima beans in this dish because they're so big and their texture is so luxurious. This recipe was printed in the New York Times. NOTE: Make sure that the beans come to a simmer on top of the stove before placing them in the oven. Do not use old beans, which will not soften no matter how long you simmer them. If the beans do not soften in the oven after a couple of hours, raise the heat to 300 F. If you live at a high altitude, raise the oven temperature and let the the beans bake for longer. DO AHEAD: You can make this recipe through Step 3 and store it in the refrigerator up to four days ahead of serving. Top with the bread crumbs, and reheat in a 350 F oven for 15 minutes until the beans are bubbling and the bread crumbs lightly browned. Nutritional Information (6 servings): 370 calories; 8g fat; 58g carb; 12g fiber; 19g protein
Provided by blucoat
Categories Greens
Time 3h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 225°F Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously and add the kale. Blanch for two minutes, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain, squeeze out water and cut into ribbons. Set aside. (I blanch the kale to extract some of the bitterness, but you can skip this step.).
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat in a large ovenproof casserole. Add the onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the dissolved tomato paste, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the drained beans, the remaining water, the bouquet garni, herbes de Provence and salt and pepper. Stir in the kale, bring to a simmer, cover and place in the oven. Bake three hours until the beans are tender and creamy. (Made sure that the beans stay at a very slow simmer while in the oven. If they are not when you check, turn up the heat.) Taste and adjust salt.
- Mix together the remaining olive oil and the bread crumbs. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the beans, and continue to bake another 30 minutes to an hour until the bread crumbs are lightly browned. Remove from the heat and serve; or allow to cool slightly and serve.
SLOW COOKER BAKED BEANS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 11h15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain the beans, cover with fresh water and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 1 hour.
- Drain and rinse the beans, then transfer them to a slow cooker insert. Add the tomato puree, brown sugar, molasses, dry mustard, bacon, onion and 1 1/2 cups water and stir to combine. Cook on low until the sauce is thick and syrupy, 8 to 10 hours.
- Before serving, stir in the cider vinegar and season to taste with salt.
SLOW-BAKED BEANS WITH KALE
Categories Soup/Stew Bean Vegetarian Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously and add the kale. Blanch for two minutes, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain, squeeze out water and cut into ribbons. Set aside. (I blanch the kale to extract some of the bitterness, but you can skip this step if you wish). 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat in a large ovenproof casserole. Add the onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the dissolved tomato paste, and bring to a simmer. 3. Add the drained beans, the remaining water, the bouquet garni, herbes de Provence and salt and pepper.. Stir in the kale, bring to a simmer, cover and place in the oven. Bake three hours until the beans are tender and creamy. Taste and adjust salt. 4. Mix together the remaining olive oil and the bread crumbs. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the beans, and continue to bake another 30 minutes to an hour until the bread crumbs are lightly browned. Remove from the heat and serve; or allow to cool slightly and serve. Note: Make sure that the beans come to a simmer on top of the stove before placing them in the oven. Do not use old beans, which will not soften no matter how long you simmer them. If the beans do not soften in the oven after a couple of hours, raise the heat to 300 degrees. If you live at a high altitude, raise the oven temperature and let the the beans bake for longer. Yield: Serves six. Advance preparation: You can make this recipe through Step 3 and store it in the refrigerator up to four days ahead of serving. Top with the bread crumbs, and reheat in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes until the beans are bubbling and the bread crumbs lightly browned.
SLOW-BAKED BEANS WITH KALE
Beans baked very slowly for several hours develop a creamy texture, while the liquid they cook in, which thickens to a syrup, acquires a caramelized flavor. The kale practically melts in this casserole, going from bitter to sweet. I love using lima beans in this dish because they're so big and their texture is so luxurious.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, casseroles, main course
Time 3h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 225 degrees. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously and add the kale. Blanch for two minutes, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain, squeeze out water and cut into ribbons. Set aside. (I blanch the kale to extract some of the bitterness, but you can skip this step if you wish).
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat in a large ovenproof casserole. Add the onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the dissolved tomato paste, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the drained beans, the remaining water, the bouquet garni, herbes de Provence and salt and pepper.. Stir in the kale, bring to a simmer, cover and place in the oven. Bake three hours until the beans are tender and creamy. Taste and adjust salt.
- Mix together the remaining olive oil and the bread crumbs. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the beans, and continue to bake another 30 minutes to an hour until the bread crumbs are lightly browned. Remove from the heat and serve; or allow to cool slightly and serve.
SLOW-COOKED BAKED BEANS
Coated in a glistening sweet-and-spicy sauce, navy beans cook to a creamy consistency while still holding their shape. A bit of bacon lends a rich smokiness to the dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rinse and drain navy beans. Cover with water in a large pot, and bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 1 1/2 hours.
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and add vegetable oil. Add bacon, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and fat is rendered from bacon, 8 to 10 minutes. (Reduce heat to medium if onion and garlic start to brown.)
- Raise heat to high, stir in cider vinegar, and let simmer until reduced slightly, about 1 minute. Stir in barbecue sauce, light-brown sugar, dijon mustard, coarse salt, and hot sauce, if desired.
- Drain beans, and add to onion mixture. Stir in water, and bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Beans can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat, and serve warm.
SLOW-COOKED BAKED BEANS
I could not find a baked beans recipe that everyone liked. So I started putting a few different ones together and I came up with this.
Provided by Jaeme
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 16h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place beans in a large pot and cover with plenty of water. Cover pot with a lid and soak beans for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and fill pot with fresh water.
- Cook beans over medium heat until tender, about 1 hour. Drain beans, reserving the water for later use.
- Place beans, ketchup, ham, 1 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, molasses, onion powder, mustard, salt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and 1 cup reserved bean water in a slow cooker. Add more bean water as needed if beans get too dry.
- Cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 12.9 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1185.3 mg, Sugar 18.9 g
THE BEST SLOW COOKER BAKED BEANS (DAD'S RECIPE)
This recipe was handed down from my dad. I adjusted it to go into the slow cooker. It's a lot easier. Just set it and forget it.
Provided by Sandy Lafleur
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 17h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the navy beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and transfer beans to a pot; add enough water to cover beans.
- Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until beans are slightly tender, about 1 hour.
- Mix 4 cups water, molasses, brown sugar, salt, mustard, and pepper together in a bowl until smooth.
- Mix beans, salt pork, and onion together in a slow cooker. Add molasses mixture and more water to cover beans if needed; stir well.
- Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 13.9 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 508.2 mg, Sugar 17.4 g
WHITE BEANS WITH KALE AND RICE
Adopted from Martha Rose Shulman.I got this in a recipe exchange and it was advertised as a stew but when I made it the texture made it almost like a very easy, healthy and substantive risotto! This has a surprising creamy taste without much fat. A great, hearty yet flavorful fall meal. Swiss chard will work as a great substitute for the kale, just make sure to only use the leaves, not the stalks.
Provided by sofie-a-toast
Categories Stew
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stack the kale leaves and cut in wide ribbons or chop coarsely. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until the onion softens, about five minutes. Add half the garlic, and stir together for 30 seconds to a minute until fragrant.
- Add the beans, bay leaf, and 2 quarts water. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce the heat and lightly boil for one hour. Add the remaining garlic and salt to taste, and simmer for another 30 minutes to an hour until the beans are tender. At this point, most of the liquid may have boiled away, as the mixture becomes dry, add chicken broth, 1/2 cup at a time as it boils away. Continue to do so throughout the rest of the steps/process.
- Add the rice and pepper, and simmer 15 minutes until the rice is tender. Stir in the kale leaves, and simmer another five to 10 minutes until the kale is tender but still bright. The mixture should be thick like risotto. Season to taste with salt and a lot of fresh black pepper. Squeeze on the fresh lemon juice , and serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.2, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 280.9, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 14.8
Tips:
- Soaking the beans overnight helps to reduce cooking time and makes them more digestible.
- Using a variety of beans adds flavor and texture to the dish.
- Sautéing the vegetables before adding them to the pot enhances their flavor.
- Adding herbs and spices to the pot gives the beans a delicious and aromatic flavor.
- Letting the beans simmer for a long time allows the flavors to meld and develop.
- Using a slow cooker is a great way to cook beans if you don't have a lot of time.
- Serving the beans with crusty bread or cornbread is a great way to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Slow-baked beans with kale are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beans are tender and flavorful, and the kale adds a pop of color and nutrition. This dish is also very easy to make, and can be prepared in advance. Whether you are serving it as a main course or a side dish, slow-baked beans with kale is sure to be a hit.
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