After having lots of wonderful, rich and very delicious food over the Christmas and New Year period, it is time to slow down a little and focus on a few simple dishes. For my first recipe to start the new year, I would like to share a chilli bean dish that can be enjoyed by many. With a little effort, a hearty, healthy, inexpensive, vegetarian and vegan dish is prepared.
Ingredients
300 grams Cannelli Beans (soaked overnight)
2 medium onions (finely chopped)
1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
300 grams tomato paste
1 cup vegetable stock
2 chillies (thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon sage (thinly sliced)
1 teaspoon thyme (leaves only)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
100 grams Kale (thinly sliced)
Olive oil for cooking
salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation Time: Soak beans overnight in cold water + 15 minutes (approximately)
Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes to cook the beans + 30 minutes for spicy beans
Serves: 4-6 people (approximately)
In a large pot place the beans covering with water 1/2 inch above the beans. Place on the stove over medium to high heat until they start to boil. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 30-40 minutes or until soft. Remove from the heat and allow to cool down.
In a pan heat the oil, add the onion, garlic, chilli and saute′ for a few minutes until translucent and just starting to brown a little. Add the tomato paste, cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring. Add the beans, combine well with the tomato paste, then add brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and vegetable stock. Once it is gently bubbling, add the sage, thyme and reduce the heat a little. Add the kale and continue to cook while stirring and finally season with salt and pepper.
Cook’s Tips
If you find that the beans are a little too watery, remove the lid and allow the liquid to evaporate. The beans should have a thick consistency.
Beans are healthy, inexpensive, high in protein and nutritional. Cannelli beans are lighter and I find easier to digest, that is why I choose to cook with them.
After the beans are cooked, they can be refrigerated for approximately 5 days.
This is a great dish to have for breakfast on toast if you are feeling up to having something a little spicy. Otherwise it can be enjoyed to accompany other dishes or with meat.
Enjoy!
16 Responses
I think, that I could enjoy this for a dinner too, just as ot is, Milanka 🙂
You like beans…. Good to hear. 🙂
Yes, I do Milanka and it would be bad if not, I live vegetarian 🙂
Wow, this really looks good!
I can’t eat it due to severe health problems, but wow, can I drool over it!
Absolutely! Please feel free. Hope your health improves. 🙂 🙂
Thanks.
I enjoyed looking at all your recipes, yum and drool!!!
Thank you
You are very welcome!
We just had this dish this week. Mu husband could have it every day 🙂 LOL
By the way I’ve nominated you for the 2016/2017 tag, which you can find here: https://felisrecipes.com/2017/01/19/20162017-tag/
Good luck,
Felicia
Hi Felicia, thank you for the nomination. My site is playing up a little and I cannot access your tag and my own site? Just about to email to WordPress. Thank you for stopping by. Hope you are well.
Hi Milanka, I am sorry ti hear that. I am sorry if I created you troubles in a way.
I hope they will get the site fixed. It’s always such s pleasure to visit your site 😉
Thank you for your lovely message.
I never thought of putting sage in a chili recipe. What a wonderful idea. I’m sure my family is going to love it.
Hi Ellie, I love experimenting with herbs and trying things out. Thanks for stopping by and hope you and your family are well. Keep well. 🙂
Looks yum!
Thank you Pat for stopping by. 🙂