Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale
- 1 small to medium carrot
- 1/4 large red onion
- 1/2 to 1 celery stalk
- 1/2 to 1 cup crimini mushrooms (baby portobellas)
- 5 to 10 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 to 1 1/2 inch fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoon miso dissolved in 1/2 cup of veggie broth or water
- 1 cup veggie broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 can of light colored beans
- splash of extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- freshly ground black pepper
Prep:
Wash kale and remove from stems. Rip
into smaller pieces.
Chop carrot, onion, celery, mushrooms.
Peel and smash garlic.
Dissolve miso in broth/water.
Drain and rinse beans.
Cook:
In a medium soup pot, sweat carrot,
onion, celery, mushrooms and garlic in
olive oil. Grate the ginger into the
pot and give it a stir. Be careful
not to let the garlic burn. When
onion starts to become translucent,
add kale. The kale should fill the
whole pot. Let the kale sit on top of
the veggies. Add the veggie broth and
dissolved miso, then cover. Let steam
for a few minutes, or until the kale
has reduced by about half or two
thirds in bulk. Give the whole thing
a stir to distribute the veggies with
the kale. Add the beans and water and
give it another stir. Add red pepper
flakes and grind some black pepper
into the stew. Simmer for 5 or 10
minutes. Taste the stew, correct any
seasoning.
This hearty stew is best served hot with some crusty bread. I recommend a whole grain artisan bread.
I don''t have the exact nutrition info, but this one is pretty healthy. Between the kale, garlic, beans, ginger and miso, you have a complete meal with enough protein, carbs, fiber and most importantly, flavor. This is a low fat stew with only a splash of oil in the whole thing.
Serves: 4-6
Preparation time: 30-45 mins