I throw a lot of cozy dinner parties and am always looking for ‘lazy girl’s’ recipes that present stupendously! I came up with this easy to make and serve kale and white bean bruschetta that’s sure to delight during your winter dinner and holiday parties! Added bonus: with kale and beans your guests will thank you for coming up with a healthy, guilt-free dish!
Just rub some garlic on toasted baguette slices, top it with the bean and kale mixture, sprinkle some colorful spices on top – and voila! You’ve got a party on a plate!
Further Food Commentary:
Beans, beans, the magical...indeed this recipe is an easy, crowd pleaser that not only tastes great but imparts nutritional benefits to your friends and family. Despite the humble bean’s reputation for causing gas, most people tolerate them well and are the better for it. They are a great source of fiber which keeps the belly feeling full, and protein, yet naturally low in fat and cholesterol. We sing the praises of kale all day long at Further Food - it’s a great source of vitamin C, fiber, and phytochemicals, and stand up well to any dressing you can toss on it.
Take baguette slices, rub with the open side of the cut garlic and drizzle with olive oil. Toast until golden brown.
To drained and rinsed beans, add ½ tsp salt and pepper to taste, juice from ¼ lemon, some lemon zest and red pepper flakes (optional). Toss well. Set aside. Alternatively, beans can be partially mashed to make more of a paste.
Take remaining olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add in shallots and garlic and cook until they start to soften, and then add the kale and sauté for a minute or two more. Add a splash of white wine, if you like. Remove from heat.
Mix together the bean and cooked kale and top toasted bruschetta.
Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese, a squeeze of lemon, and a dash of red pepper flakes (optional).
Nutrition
Nutrition
Serving Size
1 serving
per serving
Calories
186
Amount/Serving% Daily Value
Fat
4 grams
Saturated Fat
1 grams
Monounsaturated Fat
3 milligrams
Polyunsaturated Fat
0 milligrams
Cholesterol
1 milligrams
Sodium
624 milligrams
Potassium
45 milligrams
Carbs
31 grams
Fiber
5 grams
Sugar
7 grams
Protein
7 grams
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