Kale and Cannellini Bean Ragù
This hearty bean and kale ragu combines tender greens and creamy cannellini beans with diced tomatoes, garlic, onion, fresh oregano, basil, and a gentle chile warmth. Bay leaves, cumin, and onion powder deepen the tomato-rich vegetable stew, making it a comforting choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a casual meatless meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kale and Cannellini Bean Ragù, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 64
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and kale. Cook and stir until the onions become transparent and the kale wilts and reduces in volume, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium. Stir the tomatoes and green chiles, garlic, water, bay leaves, cumin, and onion powder into the kale mixture. Simmer the vegetable mixture until the kale is soft, about 1 hour. Stir in the cannellini beans and continue simmering until the beans are heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir in the oregano and basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent and the kale wilts and shrinks in volume, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium.
- 5
Stir the tomatoes and green chiles, garlic, water, bay leaves, cumin, and onion powder into the kale mixture.
- 6
Simmer the vegetable mixture until the kale is tender, about 1 hour.
- 7
Stir in the cannellini beans and keep simmering until the beans are warmed through, about 10 minutes.
- 8
Stir in the oregano and basil.
- 9
Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Calories 233.53 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 12.21 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 38.13 g 14%
- Total Fat 4.75 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.59 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 542.76 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 13.51 g Good Source 48%
- Total Sugars 5.23 g --
- Added Sugars 2.49 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 198.33 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 4.79 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 631.6 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 380.14 mcg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin C 91.3 mg Good Source 101%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Kale and Cannellini Bean Ragù is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Diced Tomatoes, and Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies. Each serving provides about 233.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kale and Cannellini Bean Ragù made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kale and Cannellini Bean Ragù?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 233.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kale and Cannellini Bean Ragù easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Kale and Cannellini Bean Ragù healthy?
- Kale and Cannellini Bean Ragù has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 233.53 calories and 12.21 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 542.76 mg (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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