Creamy White Beans with Kale and Parmesan
A delightful and healthy dish featuring creamy white beans, kale, and Parmesan. Perfect for a main or side course.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small shallot, diced
- 1.5 cups lacinato kale, ribs removed and finely chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 0.25-0.5 teaspoon dried oregano to taste
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- sea salt to taste
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 15-oz can white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoon chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian version
- 3 tablespoon heavy cream
- 3 tablespoon parmesan, finely grated plus more for serving
- lemon wedges for serving, optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot, and cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
- Add the kale, garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper to taste, and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Add the drained white beans, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir until well combined and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cheese. Taste and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, if needed.
- Pour into a serving bowl and serve with additional parmesan cheese and lemon wedges. Enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
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