Cannellini Beans with Kale

I added slightly more lemon and used canned beans instead of dry. Delicious - definitely will become a regular recipe for my lunch routine!

• MandersB

• Fairfield, CT

• 3/8/2014

I substituted dried lima beans. Very rich, lovely taste. Everyone in my family enjoyed it. Making it again today.

• ladder

• 密歇根州大急流城

• 3/16/2013

This recipe confused me but once I figured out how to make the soup I was very pleased with the result. I am "new to kale" and looking for options - this one fit the bill nicely. I skipped the lemon juice and added a cup of cooked farro (spelt) that I happened to have in the fridge. Filling and yummy!

• lchasson

• Milan, Italy

• 10/26/2012

This was pretty good, very healthful. I used canned beans, so it was also pretty easy and it went well with some pasta that I made.

• treeshar

• nashville, tn

• 9/4/2012

Wow! Such great taste from such a simple recipe! Being in the process of moving, I didn't have sage on hand, so I replaced it with an equal amount of dry mint. I also used regular (curly) kale (I think I ended up leaving it for ten minutes, as the recipe does say the kind used is more tender). I am serving it with amaranth, and I am looking forward to using this for the other two recipes based on it.

• BlueMona

• 8/2/2012

As 1 fork suggests: it was okay. edible.

• dunnkit

• seattle

• 7/1/2012

This was a perfect last minute use for the kale I had in my fridge and the dried cannellini I've had kicking around my pantry for a while. Served it over a buttery, cheesy polenta with a little sprinkle of grey sea salt for an easy dinner tonight, and I can't wait to make the soup later! Not a four fork meal, just simple, hearty, and healthy.

• Pheny

• Chicago, IL

• 5/14/2012

This was the worst recipe I have ever used on this site. It was a tasteless waste of good food and time. Don't waste your effort on this one!

• nurse1betty

• Portland, Oregon

• 11/22/2011

this was a delicious and satisfying vegetarian meal. my intention was to save most of it for the soup version but we ate it all immediately. if you do want to make the soup - double this recipe. i still saved the "broth" from the beans and used it in another meal.

• StefanieDawn

• 10/28/2011

Made this with fresh butter beans and it was amazing!!! Ended up just having to cook the beans just 50 minutes in the liquid but the flavor was still strong enough. Will definitely make again!!!

• Anonymous

• Atlanta

• 7/14/2011

BTW, I note that some people thought the cooking time excessive. Cooking time for dried beans definitely depends on how old they are. So you need to monitor them. But no cannelini beans take so long that it is inconvenient to do so. If you think it may take a long time, then start them early as I did at high altitude but check them periodically and take them off when they are tender. There is a bit of art to cooking afterall. No set rules.

• PattyCorneli

• Salt Lake City

• 6/13/2011

My husband loved this. Admittedly he is not a meat and potatoes guy but he is finicky so this recipe is a real coup for me. I'm crazy about it.

• PattyCorneli

• Salt Lake City

• 6/13/2011

Very nice and easy dish. I have seen it in many variations and next time I might add anchovies to the dressing. I used canned beans and simply sauteed the onions, garlic and spices for a few minutes, added kale with water on the leaves, then added beans and voila! 15 minute meal. Oh, I also added fresh parmesan the end.

• catstory59

• 5/14/2011

Love this. Great side dish for just about any type of meat, and good on its own with a salad for a complete meal. We love beans and kale and are always looking for new ways to enjoy them.

• Anonymous

• Hanover Park, IL

• 5/11/2011

I agree that the cooking time is WAY too long unless you're using really old beans. That being said, assuming you check on your beans & don't overcook too much, I was impressed with how easy & flavorful this was. As with any dish with few ingredients, I think making sure that your ingredients themselves are good to begin with might explain the difference in results people are experiencing--make sure your olive oil is flavorful

• robynskil

• San Francisco, CA

• 12/27/2010