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Creamy White Beans with Kale and Parmesan
Course
Main, Sides
Cuisine
Italian
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Author
Pam - For the Love of Cooking
Equipment
Large skillet
Ingredients
1
tbsp
olive oil
1
small shallot
diced
1½
cups
lacinato kale
ribs removed, and finely chopped
1
large garlic clove
minced
¼-½
tsp
dried oregano
to taste
Pinch
of crushed red pepper flakes
to taste
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
to taste
1
15-oz can white cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
3
tbsp
chicken broth
or vegetable broth for vegetarian version
3
tbsp
heavy cream
3
tbsp
parmesan
finely grated, plus more for serving
Lemon wedges
for serving, optional
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot, and cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
Add the kale, garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper to taste, and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
Add the drained white beans, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir until well combined and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the cheese. Taste and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, if needed.
Pour into a serving bowl and serve with additional parmesan cheese and lemon wedges. Enjoy.