Spicy Kale and Red Beans

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 Cup Red Beans, Soaked Overnight
• 3 Cups Water
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 Bunch Kale, Stems Removed
• 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 10 Sage Leaves, Sliced Thinly
• 2 Garlic Cloves, Sliced Thinly
• 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

DIRECTIONS:

• Soak beans in cold water overnight, then drain and place in a small pot with 3 cups water and bay leaf.
• Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, until tender but not falling apart.
• Drain beans and set aside.
• Boil a large pot of water, stir in kale leaves and cook for 2 minutes.
• Drain and rinse kale in cool water.
• Squeeze out kale and dry with kitchen towel, then chop into 1-inch pieces.
• Heat olive oil in a large pan and add sage, garlic, and pepper flakes.
• Once sizzling and starting to crisp slightly, add beans and kale, leaves separated with your fingers and toss.
• Cook over medium heat until heated through.
• Season with salt to taste and serve.

Incredibly inexpensive yet extremely healthy and very tasty meal! This is a dish where your best olive oil will really shine.
Enjoy!

This recipe was created by Robin Asbell.