Name: Spicy White Bean & Kale Stew Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 3 lb white beans; 1 lb white beans; 15 oz kale; ¼ cup olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 5½ oz red onions; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp chili flakes; 1 tsp chili powder; 6 cups chicken broth; lemon zest; lemon juice; salt and ground black pepper; 1 tbsp feta cheese; 1 egg; ¼ tsp parsley

A bowl of this filling kale and white bean stew is all you need if you need to warm up your stomach. The fibrous and protein-packed white beans and nutritious kale are simmered in chicken broth for a comforting and savory flavor. In addition, chili flakes and chili powder are added into the mix for the right amount of heat.

Spicy White Bean & Kale Stew

This loaded kale and white bean stew is a warm and hearty dish for cold days.

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 30 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

3 lb white beans, canned, drained
1 lb white beans, drained, mashed
15 oz kale, leaves are torn and stem trimmed off
¼ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
5½ oz red onions, thinly sliced
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp chili powder
6 cups chicken broth
lemon zest, (from 1 lemon)
lemon juice, (from 1 lemon)
salt and ground black pepper, to taste

To Serve:

1 tbsp feta cheese, per serving, crumbled
1 egg, per serving, boiled, halved

For Garnish:

¼ tsp parsley, chopped

Instructions

Heat up oil in either a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add garlic and onions. Saute until translucent.
Add tomato paste, chili flakes, and chili powder. Roast briefly.
Add all the beans, kale stems, and broth. Simmer for roughly 15 minutes until stew turns thick and slightly reduced.
Add kale leaves, zests, and lemon juice. Simmer briefly to have the kale wilt slightly, another 5 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Adjust accordingly.
Portion accordingly and garnish with parsley. Top your stew with feta cheese and boiled eggs. Serve.