Italian-inspired
Crispy White Bean Kale Toasts
Garlicky white beans and kale pile onto toasted sourdough with lemon, Parmesan, and chile flakes for a fast high-fiber lunch.
Beans on toast have the right mix of comfort, speed, and nutrition for lunch.
This version crisps some of the beans in olive oil so the topping has texture instead of turning into mash.
Kale wilts into the skillet and catches the garlic, lemon, and chile flakes.
Parmesan adds savory depth, but the beans stay the main event.
Use sturdy bread and toast it well.
The topping is juicy, so crisp bread keeps the final bite from becoming soggy.
For something else to cook in the same spirit, try Creamy Tuscan White Bean Pasta or Farro Salad with Roasted Squash and Feta.
Directions
- Toast the sourdough until deeply crisp.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add beans in a single layer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring once or twice, until some beans split and brown.
- Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook for 30 seconds.
- Fold in kale and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until wilted.
- Add lemon juice, spoon the bean mixture over toast, and finish with Parmesan.
Nutrition
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving: 460 calories, 20 g protein, 61 g carbohydrates, 16 g fat.
Variations
Recipe Variations
- Use arugula instead of kale and wilt it off the heat.
- Add a poached egg for a bigger meal.
- Mash half the beans for a creamier topping.
Notes
- Dry the beans before they go into the skillet for better browning.
- If the kale is tough, add 1 tablespoon water to help it soften.
- Serve immediately so the toast stays crisp.
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