Comfort Cooking for One: A Personal Pot of Beans and Greens with Bread for Dips

cannellini beans

🥗Healthier: navy beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and provide a similar texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie, dairy-free option.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add kale and sauté until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves and thyme; bring to a simmer.

Add cannellini beans and season with salt and black pepper; simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and stir in lemon juice before serving.

Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese if desired.

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