Description
Kale with white beans and lemon is a vibrant, nutritious dish that beautifully marries earthy greens with creamy beans, uplifted by the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice. This simple yet flavorful recipe promises an explosion of taste in every bite, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the kale into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the chopped kale to the skillet and cook until wilted but still vibrant (3-5 minutes).
- Gently fold in the rinsed white beans, warming through and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish, and toss to combine.
- Serve warm as a main or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg