How to Make Bean and Kale Ragu - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bean and Kale Ragu is a delicious and hearty vegetarian dish that is packed full of flavor and nutrients. This recipe is perfect for those looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into their diet while still enjoying a comforting and satisfying dish. The combination of tender beans, hearty kale, and an assortment of aromatic herbs and spices creates a truly wonderful and wholesome meal.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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.
  • 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

    207 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 592mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 97mg
    • Calcium: 172mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 449mg