Cozy Creamy Butter Bean & Kale Stew with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Prep 15 minCook 30 minEasy4 servings
This creamy butter bean and kale stew is a comforting, flavor-packed dish that comes together in just a few minutes. Tender butter beans are simmered in a rich, savory broth with sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and warm spices, creating a hearty and satisfying base. Fresh kale adds a vibrant touch and a boost of nutrients, while nutritional yeast gives the stew a subtle cheesy depth. Perfect for a cozy lunch or quick weeknight dinner, this wholesome dish pairs beautifully with toasted sourdough bread to soak up every last spoonful of the creamy, spiced broth.
Instructions
Main Dish
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped shallots and cook for about 1–2 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and sauté for another 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the drained butter beans and harissa paste, then pour in your choice of milk and vegetable broth.
- Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and nutritional yeast.
- Bring the stew to a gentle simmer and cook for about 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to start thickening.
- Mix in the shredded kale and continue simmering for another 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the kale has softened and the stew reaches your preferred consistency, remove it from the heat.
Serve warm with toasted sourdough bread for a hearty meal.
For a shortcut, you can use store-bought harissa instead of the hot sauce.
Hot Sauce
- Soak the dried chilies Remove stems and seeds from the dried chilies and soak them in hot water for about 15–20 minutes until softened.
- Toast the spices Lightly toast the cumin, coriander, and caraway seeds in a dry pan for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Blend everything Add the soaked chilies, fresh chilies, garlic, toasted spices, smoked paprika, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil to a blender or food processor.
- Blend into a paste Blend until smooth. If needed, add 1–2 tablespoons of the chili soaking water to reach a thick paste consistency.
- Adjust seasoning Taste and adjust with more salt, lemon juice, or olive oil if needed.
