Smoky Beans and Polenta

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    303 kcal

Smoky Beans and Polenta

Vegetarian comfort food at it's finest: creamy smoky beans paired with polenta.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small shallot minced
  • 2 cups cooked kidney or Jacob’s cattle beans drained and rinsed if using canned
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Salt
  • [url]Polenta for serving∞http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-creamy-stovetop-polenta-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-183740[/url]
  • scallion greens for serving
  • black pepper for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat a medium pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil followed by the minced shallot. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until the shallot is fragrant and translucent. Add the rest of the ingredients, through the smoked salt. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. The beans should be hot and the sauce thick. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water as needed. Taste and add a pinch more smoked salt as needed.
  2. Divide the polenta into four bowls and top with the smoky beans, chopped scallion greens, and a grind or two of black pepper.

Notes

  • Tips & Tricks: Leave out the butter in the polenta or use a vegan substitute to make the overall dish vegan. If you need to cook the beans from their dried version, I prefer the quick-soak version found on this page. 
  • After making these beans a couple of times more, I find I like a splash of acid in these beans. Try a tablespoon or so of sherry or balsamic vinegar to the mix!
  • Stock up: get the pantry ingredients you will need: tomato paste, smoked paprika
  • Nutrition:  see the information (includes vegan polenta base).
  • Link:  recipe adapted from The First Mess.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 303kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 57.5g (19%) Protein 11.1g (22%) Fat 3.4g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Sodium 328mg (14%) Fiber 9.5g (38%) Sugar 4.9g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 303 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 303kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 57.5g 19%
Protein 11.1g 22%
Fat 3.4g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 328mg 14%
Fiber 9.5g 38%
Sugar 4.9g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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