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Creamy Polenta with White Beans and Greens

35 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain beans$12.00450 cal · 17g protein

Ingredients

  • polenta1 cup
  • vegetable broth4 cups
  • cannellini beans2 cans
  • lacinato kale1 bunch
  • cherry tomatoes2 cups
  • garlic4 cloves
  • red pepper flakesΒΌ tsp
  • olive oil4 tbsp
  • nutritional yeast3 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring the broth and 1 cup water to a boil, then slowly whisk in the polenta. Cook over low 20 minutes, stirring often, until thick. Stir in the nutritional yeast and 1 tbsp oil.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile heat 3 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the sliced garlic and pepper flakes and cook 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the tomatoes and cook 4-5 minutes until they burst. Add the chopped kale and a splash of water and cook 3 minutes until wilted.

  4. 4

    Stir in the drained beans and 1/2 tsp salt and simmer 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Spoon the polenta into shallow bowls and top with the beans and greens.

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