Description
This easy one-pan dish combines garlicky kale, creamy white beans, and bright lemon for a quick and nourishing vegan meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights or a satisfying plant-based lunch.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced (white or yellow)
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch Dino kale or curly kale, washed and chopped
1 (15 oz) can white beans (Cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and sauté the diced onion for 2–3 minutes until soft.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add chopped kale to the pan. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes until just wilted.
4. Add the drained white beans. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes until warmed through.
5. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stir everything together and serve warm.
Notes
Substitute spinach or chard for kale if preferred. Add red pepper flakes for heat or nutritional yeast for a cheesy touch. Serve over toast, rice, or quinoa for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 0