Recipe for Braised Kale and Cannelli Beans

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with healthy fats.

cannellini beans

🥗Healthier: great northern beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Great northern beans have a similar texture and flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili can provide heat without additional cost.

In a stock pot, heat olive oil.

Add garlic and onion; sauté about 5 minutes until onion is softened and translucent.

Add kale and sauté until limp but not over-cooked (about 5 minutes). You may need to add a bit of water while the kale braises to keep it moist.

Add beans and heat them through. If using sausage, add the pre-cooked sausage and heat through.

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