One Pot Smoky and Spicy Red Beans and Kale
This one pot smoky red beans and kale dish offers the heat and flavor that you love in a dish, while being budget friendly and a great meal prep option. It's quick, delicious, and made to be a staple in your rotation.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 509kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch kale, rinsed and torn, stems removed (about 2 cups packed)
- 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 30 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 to 2 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 ½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce for depth and savor
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked brown rice
- Green onions sliced
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, heat 2 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the 1 large diced onion, 2 medium diced carrots, and 3 stalks diced celery. Cook until softened and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the 5 cloves minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Add in 2 cups chopped kale, 2-3 chipotle peppers (more or less as desired for heat), 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon each dried oregano and chili powder, ½ teaspoon thyme, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir well to coat everything in the spices. Let cook for 30-60 seconds.
- Add the drained red beans and 2 to 2 ½ cups broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the 1 ½ tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as desired. Serve with green onions on top.
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Notes
Nutritional values are only estimates. Please utilize your own brands for accuracy.
*2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo make a very spicy dish. Reduce to one if less heat desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 1551mg | Potassium: 975mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 7504IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 5mg
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