Smoky White Bean & Kale Stew

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 jar diced tomatoes

2 cups vegetable broth

3 cups white beans, soaked (or canned)

½ tsp smoked paprika

5 drops liquid smoke

¼ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

Salt & pepper

4 cups greens (red mustard, kale or collard greens)

Vegan parmesan, grated

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until soft and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juice, paprika, crushed red pepper, salt, pepper & liquid smoke. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth and white beans; bring to boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the beans are soft (30 minutes). Add greens and cook for 10 minutes until wilted and tender, stirring occasionally. Serve hot with grated parmesan.

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This recipe is from Liz of Santosha Nutrition. As a plant-based chef and sustainable warrior, Liz offers a variety of services to assist individuals and the community in becoming a more positive part of our local food system. Santosha Nutrition provides cooking classes, farm to table experiences and more. Her new vegan cookbook is available now!

Find more information at https://www.santoshanutrition.com