Description
This Butter Bean and Kale Stew is a hearty, smoky, and comforting one-pot meal packed with protein-rich beans, tender vegetables, and nutrient-dense kale. A touch of paprika, cumin, and oregano brings warmth, while fresh parsley and grated cheese finish it off with a cozy, rustic touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced or grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (570g) jar butter beans, with stock
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 400g tinned chopped tomatoes
- 200ml vegetable stock
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 20g hard cheese, grated
- 2 cups kale, chopped and stems removed
- Fresh parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion and carrot for 5–6 minutes, until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Mix in tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, butter beans (with their stock), and vegetable stock. Stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then bring to a simmer. Let cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the stew thickens slightly.
- Add chopped kale and cook for 5 minutes, until wilted and tender.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with grated hard cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, lightly mash some of the butter beans before adding the kale.
- This stew pairs beautifully with crusty bread for dipping.
- You can make it vegan by omitting the cheese or swapping in a dairy-free alternative.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup/Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg