Super Green Beans
This quick and easy dish is a fantastic way to boost your greens intake! Ready in just 5-10 minutes, it’s healthy, flavourful, and pairs perfectly with toast for a satisfying, nutritious meal. We used a variety of kale and herbs like parsley but swap out for greens of your choice - spinach, basil, cavolo nero all work, and switching up the herbs can transform the flavours to your taste!
Takes 10 minutes
Serves 2
Ingredients
For the Dish
- 100 g about 3 ½ cups kale or greens of choice
- 500 ml 2 cups boiling water
- 120 g 1 cup cashew nuts
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 x 400g about 3 ½ cups tins of butter beans or beans of choice
To Serve
- 1 red chilli sliced
- Red sauerkraut
- 4 slices of toast
Instructions
- Prepare the greens: Remove 100g (about 3 ½ cups) kale from its stems and add it to a bowl. If using spinach or other greens, simply place them in the bowl. Pour 500ml (2 cups) of boiling water over the greens and cover with a lid for 3 minutes to wilt.
- Drain the beans: Rinse and drain 2 x 400g (about 3 ½ cups) tins of butter beans (or your chosen beans) thoroughly.
- Blend the green sauce: Into a blender, add 120g (1 cup) cashew nuts, 2 tbsp nutritional yeast, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, and the juice of ½ lemon. Add the soaked greens along with the water from the bowl. Blend until smooth.
- Cook and thicken the sauce: Pour the green sauce into a saucepan and add the drained beans. Heat the mixture gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through and slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, black pepper, or lemon juice, as needed.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the green beans and sauce with 1 sliced red chilli, a spoonful of red sauerkraut, and 4 slices of toast. Enjoy a quick, healthy, and delicious meal!