White beans, kale, and rice come together in a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making a satisfying and wholesome dish. Whether you seek a comforting meal on a chilly night or a vibrant and nutritious lunch, this recipe has something to offer everyone. With its medley of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, it promises an unforgettable culinary experience that nourishes the body and soul. Get ready to embark on a journey of culinary delight as we unveil the secrets of crafting this remarkable dish, sure to become a staple in your kitchen repertoire.
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WHITE BEAN AND KALE SOUP WITH WILD RICE
This simple vegetarian soup is packed with wild rice, white beans, tomatoes, onions, carrots, and kale. It is both hearty and light, homey and filling without weighing you down.
Provided by RebeccaBlackwell
Categories Soups and Stews
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large, heavy bottom sauce pan or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced celery, and carrots and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.
- Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, salt and pepper to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute longer.
- Pour in the white wine or dry vermouth and cook until nearly all the liquid has evaporated, about 3-4 minutes. Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil. Add the rice, turn the heat down to low, cover and simmer until the rice is tender, 15-20 minutes.
- Stir the kale into the soup and cook until completely wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the beans. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired, and serve with croutons on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 5 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 8 grams fat, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 976 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat
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
CREAMY WHITE BEANS WITH KALE AND WILD RICE
Creamy White Beans with Kale and Wild Rice - a simple yet flavorful meal for those busy weeknight dinners. Made with wholesome everyday ingredients, this recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free but doesn't skimp on flavor.
Provided by Nisha Vora
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the Wild Rice (Instant Pot method):Add the wild rice and 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth to the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and select the Pressure Cook/Manual setting for 25 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release and drain off any remaining liquid.
- Make the Wild Rice (Stovetop method): Place the wild rice and 3 cups of vegetable broth in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and cover. Simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until the kernels have burst open. Drain off any remaining liquid.
- While the rice is cooking, make the Creamy White Beans and Kale. Heat a deep nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and a pinch of salt and stir together for 1 minute. Then add the water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the onion softened and the water is mostly evaporated.
- Add the garlic and thyme leaves to the pan. Stir frequently for 2-3 minutes to prevent the garlic from burning.
- Stir in the coconut milk, miso, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cannellini beans, cumin, paprika, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and coat all the beans in the sauce. Then add the kale and stir again to incorporate.
- Bring the bean mixture to a simmer. Continue to cook at a simmer for 10 minutes until it has thickened and is creamy.
- Serve the beans and kale on top of the cooked wild rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577 kcal, Carbohydrate 100 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 478 mg, Fiber 15 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
WHITE BEANS AND CAVOLO NERO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 2h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium Dutch oven, combine the white beans, sage, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 6 cups water (bottled preferred). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, partially covered, for 1 hour 20 minutes, stirring occasionally; the beans should be just tender all the way through.
- Add the kale, salt and red pepper flakes to the beans and stir to combine. Cover the pan and simmer until the kale is wilted and tender, an additional 15 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil and the cheese to finish.
WHITE BEANS AND KALE
Simmer kale and cannellini with lemon zest and serve with fresh herbs.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kale and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Stir in the beans with the liquid from the can, lemon zest, 2 cups water and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until the liquid has reduced and the kale is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Transfer the kale and beans to a serving bowl. Scatter the parsley and chives over the top and serve with lemon wedges.
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KALE AND WHITE BEANS
I hated kale until a friend gave me a bunch from her garden and this recipe. I added a few ingredients. At dinner my husband ate two servings and asked me to make it again. Success!
Provided by Hinkle
Categories Greens
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If you can get fresh kale from a garden, wash it, shake off excess water, and store it in a partially airtight container in the frig for 3-4 days. As it "ages," it sweetens.
- Heat the olive oil slowly in a large frying pan.
- While the oil is heating, chop the kale in large strips. Set aside.
- Saute onion and garlic over medium-low heat until they begin to turn color. Do not burn.
- Throughout the rest of this prepartion do not overheat the oil. Medium should be the right temperature.
- Stir in the brown sugar, oregano, and thyme. Stir gently for another minute or two until the sugar has disappeared.
- If you need to add a bit more olive oil, do so at this point. You need a thin layer of hot oil covering the bottom of the pan.
- Stir the chopped kale into the hot oil mix. Kale may look to be too much to fit in the pan, but be patient; as you stir it in, it begins to wilt down to a manageable size. Stir the kale gently for a few minutes, just long enough to cook it down a bit. Do not let it become soft.
- Stir in the drained, rinsed beans, the balsamic vinegar, and the salt.
- Lay the tomato slices on top.
- Lay the thinly sliced asiago cheese on top of the tomatoes.
- Turn off heat or turn down very low, cover and let steam for 5 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.9, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 302.9, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 10.2, Protein 8.1
KALE, WHITE BEAN, AND FARRO STEW
This recipe is a spin on a classic Italian farro and bean soup, but heartier and with more vegetables! You can use chicken stock if you prefer. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Provided by Nichole Spell
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 1h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Blend contents of 1 can cannellini beans with its liquid in a blender until pureed.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir celery, carrots, Spanish onion, and leek in hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; add garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Stir farro into the vegetable mixture; add water, pureed cannellini beans, the drained cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, zucchini, tomato paste, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir the mixture well and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the pot, and simmer until the farro is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Stir kale, salt, and pepper into the stew. Add more water to the stew if needed to keep everything covered in liquid and continue cooking until the kale is bright green and fully tender, about 30 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.6 calories, Carbohydrate 65.4 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1720.2 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce their cooking time. This step is optional, but it will help to ensure that the beans are cooked evenly.
- Rinse the beans before cooking: Rinsing the beans before cooking helps to remove any dirt or debris. It also helps to prevent the beans from foaming during cooking.
- Use a large pot: The beans will expand as they cook, so it is important to use a large pot to prevent them from boiling over.
- Add salt to the cooking water: Adding salt to the cooking water helps to flavor the beans. However, do not add salt until the beans are almost cooked, as this can toughen them.
- Simmer the beans until they are tender: The beans should be simmered until they are tender, but still hold their shape. This will usually take about 1-2 hours.
- Add the kale and rice to the pot: Once the beans are cooked, add the kale and rice to the pot and cook until the kale is wilted and the rice is cooked through. This will usually take about 15-20 minutes.
- Season the dish with salt and pepper: Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
Conclusion:
This white beans with kale and rice recipe is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The beans are a good source of protein and fiber, and the kale is a good source of vitamins and minerals. The rice adds a bit of bulk and texture to the dish. This recipe is also very easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own preferences. For example, you can use different types of beans, kale, or rice. You can also add other vegetables, such as carrots or celery.
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