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Ingredients
4 servings
Step 1
Heat a large, heavy (preferably cast-iron) skillet over medium. Brush the bread on both sides with the olive oil. Lay the bread in the skillet and cook, pressing occasionally with a spatula, until crisp and golden brown, about 90 seconds per side. (If your slices are large, you may have to do this in two batches.) Set the bread aside.
Step 2
Heat a Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring frequently, until it has browned a little and rendered at least a tablespoon of fat, about 4 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it has softened and turned golden, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika, thyme (if using), red pepper flakes, and, if you’re using canned beans, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and cook, stirring, for a minute or two.
Step 3
Add the slightly wet kale in batches, using tongs to stir the leaves into the onion mixture; wait for one handful of kale to wilt and shrink before adding the next. When the last of the greens has been added, add the beans and broth. Raise the heat and let the beans and greens simmer for a minute or two, just to warm the beans and bring the flavors together. Taste and add more kosher salt if necessary.
Step 4
Serve the greens and beans over the toast in wide, shallow bowls, dusted with a little more smoked paprika.
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Reviews (34)
Back to TopOMG. I had ordered buckeye beans from Rancho Gordo and made them up a couple days ago. The bean broth (even without any aromatics) was soooo delicious. Used those and toasted up some dense 9-grain bread from a local bakery. DIVINE! GO ORDER BEANS FROM RANCHO GORDO. You won't be disappointed, ever.
Wendy
Cannon Falls MN
4/4/2022
Really delicious. We have a vegetarian in the house for a while so I left out the bacon but used smoked almonds chopped as a topping.
pazlawllc4810
Omaha NE
8/9/2021
I thought this was just ok. Maybe 2.5 stars. We make another recipe on this site, Chorizo with White Bean Stew, very often, and this was so similar except that one has spinach instead of kale and sausage instead of bacon. And I think we prefer that one. But this was probably the best recipe to make kale I have tried. I’m not sure I would make this again. I might just stick with the other recipe and sometimes swap out the spinach for kale to get some veggie variety.
k8reiner
Phoenix, AZ
7/6/2021
Oh my gosh this is so flavorful and satisfying! I added a little bit more broth due to dry/high altitudes and let the beans simmer for a while to enhance the flavor. Amazing, easy, highly recommend! Yay beans!
lhdubin
Boulder co
2/18/2021
I've been making this about once a week for over a year. I use a plain piece of toasted sourdough (not fried) and put an egg on top. Delicious and filling!
Anonymous
NY
11/11/2020
Put this on my poor first-ever attempt at sourdough bread, but it was still delicious!
bluefrogs3
6/30/2020
One of my favorite new ways to eat beans. So much flavor for so little effort. And the fiber! Be still my heart. Used navy beans, which I think I like better than bigger varieties. Will use leftovers tomorrow morning under eggs.
cucinacantando
Bay Area, CA
4/28/2020
FANTASTIC recipe! Served alongside of grilled pork chops AND grilled the bread with a little olive oil, sprinkled with kosher salt and rubbed with a garlic. Drained and rinsed the beans, then added a little chicken bone broth. One of best bean recipes I've run across in years...will make this over and over gain!
naynay0510
Houston, TX
2/24/2020
We loved this and will make again. 3 stars because I made a couple small adjustments to the recipe. Added 2tsp of Apple Cider Vinegar to the broth, which added a brightness and is always good with greens. Also added about a tsp additional salt, but would depend on the saltiness of broth used. I also let the broth simmer for about 8 minutes to deepen and blend the flavor. Could have added an additional cup of broth because of what boiled off. Can’t overstate the importance of quality bread! I used a fresh baked French loaf from Whole Foods. Even my husband who swears he doesn’t like Kale loved this ;)
skbixler
LA, CA
11/14/2019
Another one of my favorites.
iggylmc
colorado
11/2/2019
Winner winner! Made this as an appetizer for an impromptu dinner party. I made it without the bacon for my vegan guests and was still asked what kind of ham/pork I used (um smoky paprika!). Everybody loved this dish. I will definitely make it again.
Anonymous
Solana Beach, CA
4/9/2019
not really vegetarian
clyjre
4/5/2019
OMG I love this recipe! It's the easiest weeknight meal and so hearty and satisfying. I've already made it twice in the span of one week. Like other reviewers, I used canned cannellini beans and included some of the liquid from the can as well to create a thick broth. The smoked paprika combined with the bacon is divine. If you don't feel like dirtying another pan, just serve it over toast and it's just as tasty. I'll definitely be putting this in the regular rotation.
cphanssen
Philly, PA
2/12/2019
This was wonderful. I omitted the bread and served it as a side dish for Thanksgiving
jacqualin
Crozet, VA
1/27/2019
Really good! I'll be making this again. The flavors were interesting and delicious. Perfect for a winter evening.
colzani
Petaluma, CA
1/23/2019
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