Best Slow Baked Beans With Kale Martha Rose Shulman Recipes

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BRUSCHETTA WITH SMASHED BEANS, SAGE AND KALE



Bruschetta With Smashed Beans, Sage and Kale image

This is comfort food - a generous spoonful of thick beans seasoned with fresh sage on top of a substantial slice of garlic toast. To make a meal of it I top the beans with seasoned greens and a little Parmesan.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch black or curly kale, stemmed, leaves washed thoroughly in 2 rinses of water
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus additional oil to taste for drizzling
2 large garlic cloves, 1 minced, 1 cut in half for rubbing the bruschetta
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
Freshly ground pepper
2 cups simmered pintos, with about 1 cup of broth from the beans
2 teaspoons slivered sage leaves
8 thick slices whole wheat country bread
1 1/2 ounces Parmesan, grated (1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously and add kale. Blanch until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop medium-fine or cut in thin strips.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a heavy skillet and add minced garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds, and add thyme and chopped kale. Cook, stirring, until kale is nicely seasoned with garlic and oil, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl. Keep warm.
  • Heat remaining oil over medium-high heat in the same skillet and add beans and broth. Stir and mash the beans with the back of a wooden spoon until the mixture is slightly thick but not dry. Be careful not to overcook as the beans can dry out quickly. 10 minutes should suffice. Add pepper to taste, stir in sage and remove from the heat.
  • Lightly toast bread and as soon as you remove it from the toaster rub each slice with the cut clove of garlic and slather on a generous spoonful of beans. Top beans with kale, drizzle on more olive oil if desired, sprinkle with Parmesan and serve, or heat through for a couple of minutes in a medium oven and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 227, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 549 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SLOW-BAKED BEANS WITH KALE



Slow-Baked Beans With Kale image

Beans baked very slowly for several hours develop a creamy texture, while the liquid they cook in, which thickens to a syrup, acquires a caramelized flavor. The kale practically melts in this casserole, going from bitter to sweet. I love using lima beans in this dish because they're so big and their texture is so luxurious.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 3h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bunch kale, stemmed and washed in two changes of water
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 2/3 cups white beans (3/4 pound) or dried lima beans, picked over and soaked for at least four hours and drained
1 6-ounce can tomato paste, dissolved in 1 cup water
3 cups additional water
A bouquet garni consisting of 4 parsley sprigs, 2 thyme sprigs and a bay leaf
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
Salt
a generous amount of freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously and add the kale. Blanch for two minutes, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain, squeeze out water and cut into ribbons. Set aside. (I blanch the kale to extract some of the bitterness, but you can skip this step if you wish).
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat in a large ovenproof casserole. Add the onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the dissolved tomato paste, and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the drained beans, the remaining water, the bouquet garni, herbes de Provence and salt and pepper.. Stir in the kale, bring to a simmer, cover and place in the oven. Bake three hours until the beans are tender and creamy. Taste and adjust salt.
  • Mix together the remaining olive oil and the bread crumbs. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the beans, and continue to bake another 30 minutes to an hour until the bread crumbs are lightly browned. Remove from the heat and serve; or allow to cool slightly and serve.

QUICK TOMATO, WHITE BEAN AND KALE SOUP



Quick Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup image

A hearty bean soup does not always require hours on the stove. Using the canned variety cuts the cook time down drastically for this colorful recipe, which takes no more than an hour start to finish. You can save even more time by tackling some prep while starting to sauté the soup.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 55m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 stick celery, chopped (optional)
Salt to taste
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice
6 cups water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon oregano
1 medium Yukon gold potato (about 6 ounces), diced
A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf, a couple of sprigs each parsley and thyme, and a Parmesan rind (optional - but it does add flavor; use what you have for this)
1/2 pound kale, stemmed, washed thoroughly, and chopped or cut in slivers (4 cups chopped)
1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
Freshly ground pepper
Grated Parmesan for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot and add the onion, carrot, and celery and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes and juice from the can, add another pinch of salt and cook, stirring often, for 5 to 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down slightly.
  • Add the water, tomato paste, oregano, potato, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, add the bouquet garni, cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are just about tender.
  • Add the kale and simmer another 10 minutes, until the kale and potatoes are tender and the soup is fragrant. Taste, adjust salt, and add pepper. Stir in the beans and heat through for 5 minutes. Serve, sprinkling some Parmesan over each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 180, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1139 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

SLOW-BAKED BEANS WITH KALE (MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN)



Slow-Baked Beans With Kale (Martha Rose Shulman) image

The beans are baked very slowly and get very creamy texture, while the liquid they cook in thickens to a caramelized syrup. The kale practically melts in this casserole, going from bitter to sweet. I love using lima beans in this dish because they're so big and their texture is so luxurious. This recipe was printed in the New York Times. NOTE: Make sure that the beans come to a simmer on top of the stove before placing them in the oven. Do not use old beans, which will not soften no matter how long you simmer them. If the beans do not soften in the oven after a couple of hours, raise the heat to 300 F. If you live at a high altitude, raise the oven temperature and let the the beans bake for longer. DO AHEAD: You can make this recipe through Step 3 and store it in the refrigerator up to four days ahead of serving. Top with the bread crumbs, and reheat in a 350 F oven for 15 minutes until the beans are bubbling and the bread crumbs lightly browned. Nutritional Information (6 servings): 370 calories; 8g fat; 58g carb; 12g fiber; 19g protein

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Greens

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch kale, stemmed and washed in two changes of water (can also use chard or other greens)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 2/3 cups dried lima beans (3/4 pound) or 1 2/3 cups white beans, picked over and soaked for at least four hours and drained (3/4 pound)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, dissolved in 1 cup water
3 cups additional water
1 bouquet garni consisting of 4 parsley sprig, 2 thyme sprigs and a bay leaf
1 teaspoon herbes de provence
salt and a generous amount fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 225°F Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously and add the kale. Blanch for two minutes, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain, squeeze out water and cut into ribbons. Set aside. (I blanch the kale to extract some of the bitterness, but you can skip this step.).
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat in a large ovenproof casserole. Add the onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the dissolved tomato paste, and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the drained beans, the remaining water, the bouquet garni, herbes de Provence and salt and pepper. Stir in the kale, bring to a simmer, cover and place in the oven. Bake three hours until the beans are tender and creamy. (Made sure that the beans stay at a very slow simmer while in the oven. If they are not when you check, turn up the heat.) Taste and adjust salt.
  • Mix together the remaining olive oil and the bread crumbs. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the beans, and continue to bake another 30 minutes to an hour until the bread crumbs are lightly browned. Remove from the heat and serve; or allow to cool slightly and serve.

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