SKILLET EGGPLANT, KALE AND BEANS

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I invented this tonight. It is an Italian flavored stew of sorts. Very tasty over brown rice. I knew the flavors I wanted but didn't have a recipe to follow so went with my instict. I think I did a good job. There are a lot of steps here but this is a very simple recipe. This (with the brown rice) was a great meal but it would be equally as good as a side to a simple grilled steak or grilled chicken or just on its own. I imagine you could also stuff this into a good Italian bread for a yummy sandwich, maybe with some provalone or mozzarella cheese melted over the top.

Provided by Ilysse

Categories     Beans

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 eggplant
1 bunch kale
1 sweet onion
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon oregano
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
salt and pepper, to taste and as needed
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut eggplant in quarters then into thin, bite size slices.
  • Chop the kale and descard the tough bottom part of the stems.
  • Cut onion into quarter and then slice thin.
  • Chop garlic.
  • Warm olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet (I use an electric one).
  • Add onion and a little salt. The salt will keep the onion from getting too brown too quick.
  • Cook until it gets soft and starts to brown and then add the eggplant, kale and garlic.
  • Stir and add the fennel, seasoned salt, sage and oregano.
  • Stir to combine and when the garlic starts to lightly brown add the broth.
  • Let bubble and stir until all the liquid evaporated then add the marinata sauce.
  • Stir to combine and warm sauce.
  • Drain the beans and rinse well. Add the beans and stir gently. Cook to warm through.
  • Remove from heat and toss well with the balsamic vinegar.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.4, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 167.8, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 9.5, Protein 14.3

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