Brothy Beans and Kale Recipe

canned beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Dried beans are more economical and can be cooked in bulk.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock adds flavor without extra cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still being neutral in flavor.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add dried beans (cooked), vegetable broth, and parmesan cheese rind; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.

Add chopped kale and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Stir in lemon juice just before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Serve hot with crusty bread.

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