Kale and White-Bean Stew |Food

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Pub date
2007-12-06

Kale and White-Bean Stew

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Kale and White-Bean Stew

1. Ingredients

2 tablespoons cooking oil
1/4 pound mild or hot sausages, casings removed
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound kale, tough stems removed, leaves washed well and shredded
3 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes with their juice
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
4 cups drained and rinsed canned cannellini beans

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

Calories: 483 kcal
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Dietary Fiber: 15 g
Fat: 17 g
Protein: 20 g
Sugars: 11 g

2. Cooking Directions

In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking the meat up with a fork, until the it loses its pink color, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and then stir in the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to soften, about 3 minutes.
Add the garlic and kale to the pan and cook, stirring, until the kale wilts, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the kale is tender, about 15 minutes.
Stir the beans into the stew and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. If you like, mash some of the beans with a fork to thicken the sauce.

Yield: 4 servings

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Notes:

Note

Shred kale leaves as fine as possible when making quick soups and stews, so that each bite will include tender greens instead of a chewy mouthful.

Wine

Since this dish has a strong Portuguese influence, why not pair it with a rustic red from Portugal? Try one of the many delicious examples from the Douro or Ribatejo regions for a lusty combination of food and drink.

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