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How To Make Clams With White Beans And Kale: Rosie's Brixton Kitchen

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Clams with White Beans and Kale

Cultural Context

Clams with white beans and kale is a dish rooted in coastal Spanish cuisine, where seafood and legumes are often paired for their complementary flavors and textures. This dish reflects the Mediterranean tradition of using fresh, seasonal ingredients, emphasizing the harmony between the ocean's bounty and hearty vegetables. In modern adaptations, it has gained popularity beyond Spain, often featuring in Mediterranean-inspired menus around the world, celebrating the simplicity and richness of its ingredients.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lb clams
4 cups kale
1/2 cup Manzanilla sherry
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Navy beans are often less expensive and similar in texture.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth can add flavor without the cost of wine.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Collard greens are often less expensive and provide similar nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option with a neutral flavor.

1

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan or skillet.

2

Add chopped shallots and minced garlic, cooking until the shallots are ready.

3

Stir in cannellini beans with a bit of their juice, incorporating them into the mixture.

4

Add dried chili to the pan for flavor.

5

Add cleaned clams and kale to the pan, along with Manzanilla sherry.

6

Cover the pan and steam for a couple of minutes until the clams start to open.

7

After about three minutes, remove the lid and add a tiny touch of vinegar, stirring to combine.

8

Sprinkle lemon zest over the dish for freshness.

9

Turn off the heat and serve the dish, ensuring to include the juice from the pan.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsteaming

Equipment Needed

large frying panspoon

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

shellfish
Local Name: Almejas con Judías Blancas y Col Rizada

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