White Beans and Tuscan Kale

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 40 mins

  • Servings

    6 to 8 servings

  • Calories

    217 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Italian

White Beans and Tuscan Kale

Beans are a pantry staple in most Italian homes, a versatile and filling ingredient Italians rely on the way Americans use potatoes— or even pasta. They’re simple, easy to dress up or down, and a cost-effective way to round out a meal. This takes a while to cook, but it’s almost all hands-off time, and because it makes a large batch, you can serve it for several meals throughout the week.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups dry white beans such as cannellini or Great Northern
  • 6 cups filtered water plus more as needed
  • 1 fresh sage sprig
  • 4 garlic cloves smashed and peeled
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small bunch Tuscan kale large ribs and stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
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Instructions

  1. Rinse and sort beans, removing any that are dried or shriveled.
  2. In a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine beans, water, sage, garlic, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer. Partially cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are just tender, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Add more water during cooking if necessary to maintain a soupy consistency.
  3. Remove and discard garlic cloves and sage sprig. Add kale, salt, and red pepper flakes to beans, and stir to combine. Cover and simmer until kale is wilted and tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup oil and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano to finish.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Monounsaturated Fat 14g Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 844mg (35%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6to 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 844mg 35%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

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

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