Description
Creamy butter beans simmered with tender greens in a savory miso broth, finished with bright lemon. A comforting and nutritious plant-based dish perfect for serving over toast or grains.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for finishing)
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked butter beans (2 15-ounce / 425g cans, drained and rinsed)
- 1 small bunch Tuscan or curly kale, stemmed and sliced into 1/2-inch ribbons
- 1 1/2 cups vegan chicken-style or vegetable broth (360ml)
- 4 teaspoons mellow white miso (or 3 teaspoons brown or red miso)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Toasted bread or cooked whole grain, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or medium pot over medium-low heat. Add shallot and garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add butter beans and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove 1/4 cup of the warm broth and set aside.
- Add sliced greens, stirring to wilt. Cover and cook for 7–8 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk the miso into the reserved warm broth until fully dissolved.
- Add the miso mixture, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir well to combine and heat through. Season with black pepper and adjust lemon juice to taste.
- Serve hot over toasted bread or grains, finishing with a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
- Substitute spinach or Swiss chard for kale if preferred.
- Adjust miso type for deeper or milder flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 8 weeks; thaw and reheat gently.
- Serve with crusty bread, rice, or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Saute and Simmer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
