Meatless Monday Recipe: Garlicky Kale with White Beans & Tomato

      Happy Meatless Monday and Merry Christmas! Today I wanted to share a delicious and vibrant side dish I am confident you’ll want to have make an appearance at your holiday table: Garlicky Kale with White Beans & Tomato. This beautiful vegan side is not only loaded with healthful fiber, nutrients, and comforting flavor, but it’s red and greens from the fresh kale and tomato are sure to get everyone into the Christmas spirit. This recipe should make more than enough for 4 hungry eaters, but if you’re having more people at your table it can be easily doubled or tripled. This dish makes for delicious leftovers that you can enjoy once your guests have departed that can be bulked up for a more complete meal with lightly sautéed tofu or sliced avocado. Have a healthful, merry, and bright holiday! Photo From: lindawagner.net Garlicky Kale with White Beans & Tomato From: lindawagner.net  Makes 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 C kale, washed and torn into tiny pieces 2 C cherry tomatoes, cut into halves 1 can (15 ounces) white navy beans salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil them add minced garlic. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Next add your cut cherry tomatoes and kale and cover. Cook for just a few minutes until the kale has wilted, adjust salt and pepper as needed. Then remove from heat and stir in your beans. N...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: Tags: recipes beans garlic healthy recipe kale meatless monday nutrition tomato vegan vegetarian Source Type: blogs