Bean and Kale Ragu

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Simmer leafy green kale, canned tomatoes with chile peppers, onions, garlic, spices, and fresh herbs with plump, white canned cannellini beans to make this savory, Italian-inspired ragu or vegetable stew.

Submitted by Stefanie N
Published on April 3, 2019
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 pound kale, stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped

  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 2 bay leaves

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and kale. Cook and stir until the onions become transparent and the kale wilts and reduces in volume, 5 to 7 minutes.

  2. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir the tomatoes and green chiles, garlic, water, bay leaves, cumin, and onion powder into the kale mixture. Simmer the vegetable mixture until the kale is soft, about 1 hour. Stir in the cannellini beans and continue simmering until beans are heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir in the oregano and basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

207 Calories
6g Fat
32g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 592mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 97mg 108%
Calcium 172mg 13%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 449mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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