"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Kale and Bean Bruschetta

1 1/2 C. dried cannellini beans
1 C. chopped onion
3 garlic gloves, peeled
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. sage
1 tsp. salt
4 C. coarse chopped stemmed kale
6 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Dried crushed red pepper

1 garlic clove, cut in half
(12) 1/2 inch thick slices baguette, toasted
Parmesan cheese shavings

Place beans in a pot with enough cold water to cover by 3 inches.  Bring to a boil.  Continue to boil for 1 minute.  Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.  Drain beans, return to pot.  Add 8 cups of water, onion the 3 cloves of peeled garlic, bay leaf, and sage.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are tender, 1-1 1/2 hours.  Stir in salt, add kale and cook for 4 minutes.

Drain beans and kale, place in large bowl. (the liquid can be chilled and reserved for soup) Now, add oil, lemon juice, and red pepper to taste.  Toss and correct seasoning with salt and fresh cracked black pepper.

Take each slice of toasted baguette and rub the cut side with the garlic clove that was sliced in half.  Top with bean mixture and cheese shavings.  Serve and Enjoy!



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