Kale and Adzuki Beans

Seasoned kale and adzuki beans makes great side dish but also works well as a vegetarian main dish when served over rice. An easy, delicious recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 172 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 cup uncooked adzuki beans
• 6 cups roughly chopped kale
• 0.25 cup tamari

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place adzuki beans in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and sauté garlic for about 1 minute. Mix in kale and 2 tablespoons water. Season with tamari, cumin, and coriander. Thoroughly blend in adzuki beans. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until kale is tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.