Thursday, May 28, 2009

Kale with white beans, truffle oil and garlic bread crumbs


I made a delicious kale that I wanted to share with you. It can be eaten either hot or cold and it a snap to make.

2 Tbs. olive oil
3-5 cubes frozen garlic
5 C. chopped fresh kale. I found a bag of freshly chopped kale at the supermarket. If you can't find kale, Swiss chard will work too.
1/2 C. vegetable or chicken stock
kosher salt and pepper to taste
1 12oz. can of rinsed white beans
1/2 C. toasted almonds
1/2 C. Italian bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
drizzle truffle oil (optional BUT amazing!!)

Heat a large nonstick pan on medium high heat. Add olive oil and frozen garlic. While the garlic melts, rinse kale and add to the pan. Cook for 30 seconds then add stock. Continue cooking for approximately 5 minutes or until kale starts to cook down. While the kale is cooking, add the rinsed beans and stir to incorporate. Add a good pinch of kosher salt and pepper.

Reduce heat to medium, cover and continue cooking for another 6 minutes.

While the kale cooks, toss bread crumbs, garlic salt and 1 Tbs. olive oil. Toast in a small pan until they turn golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Before serving kale, drizzle truffle oil, add almonds and top with toasted bread crumbs. You can also add a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and a few red pepper flakes.

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