Creamy White Beans With Kale And Wild Rice Food

WHITE BEAN AND KALE SOUP WITH WILD RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large, heavy bottom sauce pan or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced celery, and carrots and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.
• Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, salt and pepper to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute longer.
• Pour in the white wine or dry vermouth and cook until nearly all the liquid has evaporated, about 3-4 minutes. Pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil. Add the rice, turn the heat down to low, cover and simmer until the rice is tender, 15-20 minutes.
• Stir the kale into the soup and cook until completely wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the beans. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired, and serve with croutons on the side if desired.

WHITE BEANS AND KALE

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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WHITE BEANS WITH KALE AND RICE

Steps:

• Stack the kale leaves and cut in wide ribbons or chop coarsely. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until the onion softens, about five minutes. Add half the garlic, and stir together for 30 seconds to a minute until fragrant.
• Add the beans, bay leaf, and 2 quarts water. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce the heat and lightly boil for one hour. Add the remaining garlic and salt to taste, and simmer for another 30 minutes to an hour until the beans are tender. At this point, most of the liquid may have boiled away, as the mixture becomes dry, add chicken broth, 1/2 cup at a time as it boils away. Continue to do so throughout the rest of the steps/process.
• Add the rice and pepper, and simmer 15 minutes until the rice is tender. Stir in the kale leaves, and simmer another five to 10 minutes until the kale is tender but still bright. The mixture should be thick like risotto. Season to taste with salt and a lot of fresh black pepper. Squeeze on the fresh lemon juice , and serve topped with Parmesan cheese.