Best 7 Cannellini Beans With Kale Recipes

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**Savor the Rustic Goodness of Cannellini Beans and Kale: A Culinary Journey with Three Delectable Recipes**

Embark on a culinary adventure with cannellini beans and kale, a vibrant duo that brings forth a symphony of flavors and textures. Discover three enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of these humble ingredients, transforming them into hearty and wholesome dishes. From the classic Italian Cannellini Beans with Kale, where rustic simplicity meets bold flavors, to the hearty Cannellini Bean and Kale Soup, a comforting embrace on a chilly day, and the innovative Cannellini Bean and Kale Salad, a vibrant fusion of colors and tastes. Each recipe unveils a unique culinary story, inviting you to savor the essence of these wholesome ingredients. Prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors and textures that await you in this culinary exploration.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

WHITE BEANS AND KALE



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Simmer kale and cannellini with lemon zest and serve with fresh herbs.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch Tuscan kale, tough stems discarded, thinly sliced (about 8 cups)
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, undrained
2 strips lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kale and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Stir in the beans with the liquid from the can, lemon zest, 2 cups water and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until the liquid has reduced and the kale is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Transfer the kale and beans to a serving bowl. Scatter the parsley and chives over the top and serve with lemon wedges.
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CANNELLINI BEAN SOUP WITH KALE AND GARLIC-OLIVE OIL CROSTINI



Cannellini Bean Soup with Kale and Garlic-Olive Oil Crostini image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the bruschetta
6 to 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, plus 1 or 2 more whole cloves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 quarts chicken stock, water, or a combination
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large bunch kale, large ribs removed, chopped
1 baguette

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot. Add garlic and oregano and cook no more than a minute. Add tomato paste and vinegar, and cook another minute. Add beans and stock and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Add kale and simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour. Season, to taste, again with salt and pepper before serving.
  • Slice baguette on a heavy angle to create long slices. Toast in a toaster or in the conventional oven. Rub once or twice with half a garlic clove. Season a shallow plate of extra-virgin olive oil with salt and dip each side of bread into the oil. Serve as accompaniment to the soup.

CANNELLINI BEAN WITH FLAT LEAF KALE



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All ingredients come from the freezer or the refrigerator and are assembled at time of use. Freshly cooked beans are better than the canned variety so have some on hand always, all beans work well for this wonderful soup! Ladle into your nicest soup plate, find a warm cozy place to sit and sip your soup.

Provided by MARIGOLD

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Kale Soup Recipes

Time 12m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup canned cannellini beans
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced thin
½ small onion, slivered
3 leaves kale, rinsed and sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, place the cannellini beans, garlic, sausage, onion and kale with just enough water to cover. Season with 2 teaspoons of parsley, thyme and salt and pepper if desired. Bring to a boil and cook until vegetables are tender. Serve immediately garnished with Parmesan cheese and remaining fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 579.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SAVORY KALE, CANNELLINI BEAN, AND POTATO SOUP



Savory Kale, Cannellini Bean, and Potato Soup image

I wanted to use some of the kale I froze for the winter, and have something healthy to bring to work for lunch this week, so I whipped up this soup, which is really quite good!

Provided by Chris&Kelly

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Kale Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, diced
¾ cup diced carrot
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup white wine
3 potatoes, halved and sliced
½ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon chopped fresh sage
½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups finely chopped kale leaves
1 small red chile pepper, seeded and chopped fine
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir the onion until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the carrot and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes more.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, water, and white wine; stir in the potatoes, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Add the cannelini beans, kale, chile pepper, and black pepper, and simmer, covered, for 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 245.2 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

BRAISED WHITE BEANS AND GREENS WITH PARMESAN



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Inspired by the Italian dish of sautéed puntarelle (a Italian variety of chicory) and white beans, this recipe makes a satisfying vegetarian main course or a hearty side dish for roast chicken or sausages. It opts for canned white beans, for the sake of weeknight convenience, and Swiss chard, which is much milder than puntarelle and easier to find in the U.S. Kale or escarole would also work well, if that's what you've got. On that note, grated Pecorino Romano cheese gives the broth a more pungent element, but Parmesan will work in its place. Serve in shallow bowls with toasted country bread to mop up the garlicky broth.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, weekday, beans, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
1 small fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and small-diced
1 small yellow onion, small-diced
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or thyme
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
1 large or 2 small bunches escarole, kale or Swiss chard, stems removed (10 to 12 ounces)
2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed
2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan, plus more for serving
Toasted country bread, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the fennel, onion and rosemary, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Begin adding handfuls of the greens, cooking and stirring until leaves wilt.
  • Add the white beans, broth and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer, mashing some of the beans with a wooden spoon, until the liquid has reduced and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice, then the mozzarella, if using, and Pecorino Romano. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Divide among shallow bowls and top with more Pecorino Romano. Serve with toasted bread and a dish of red-pepper flakes on the side.

KALE WITH CANNELLINI BEANS



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I found this recipe in Deborah Madison's book Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone. I used it as part of a meal that i was creating that needed to contain 45 or fewer carbs. My guests, one of whom who does not like kale, loved the mixture of the beans and the kale and really enjoyed this dish. Next time, I might make some croutons to sprinkle on top of it as well to give it a bit of crunch.

Provided by Inspiritual

Categories     Greens

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2-2 lbs kale or 1 1/2-2 lbs mixed greens, with ribs and stems removed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 small onion, finely diced
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 plump garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons rosemary, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups cooked cannellini beans, rinsed well if canned
parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Simmer the kale in salted water until tender, 7-10 minutes.
  • Drain, reserving the cooking water, and chop the leaves.
  • In a large skillet, saute the onion in the oil with the garlic, pepper flakes, and rosemary for about 3 minutes. Add the wine and cook until reduced to a syrupy sauce.
  • Add the beans, kale, and enough of the cooking water to keep the mixture loose.
  • Heat through, taste for salt and season with pepper and a dusting of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.5, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 80, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 12.5

SAUTEED KALE WITH CANNELLINI BEANS



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This can be served on its own as a side dish, or over rice as a main dish. It is vegan, gluten-free, and sugar free.

Provided by Ex-Pat Mama

Categories     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried red chili
8 cups kale, cut into bite sized pieces
1 cup vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok heat the oil. Add the garlic and chili and sauté for about a minute.
  • Add the kale in large handfuls - add a handful, stir it until it begins to wilt and then add the next handful, and so on.
  • Pour the vegetable broth over all. Stir and simmer until the broth is almost completely boiled away - approximately 10 minutes.
  • Add the beans and gently stir through until heated.
  • Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use canned beans: Canned beans are a convenient and time-saving alternative to dried beans. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Cook the kale until tender: Kale can be tough if it's not cooked properly. Be sure to cook it until it's tender, but not mushy.
  • Add some spice: This recipe is relatively mild, so feel free to add some spice if you like. A pinch of cayenne pepper or a few red pepper flakes would be a good addition.
  • Serve with crusty bread or rice: This dish is delicious served with crusty bread or rice. The bread or rice will help to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Conclusion:

This cannellini beans and kale recipe is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy these two nutritious ingredients. The beans are a good source of protein and fiber, while the kale is packed with vitamins and minerals. This dish is also very versatile. It can be served as a main course, a side dish, or even a soup. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give this cannellini beans and kale recipe a try.

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