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garbanzo beans and greens

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

Super economical recipe, plus it tastes great and is good for you!

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For garbanzo beans and greens

  • 2 slice
    bacon, center cut
  • 1 c
    carrot, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    onion, chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/4 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 1/2 c
    chicken broth, low sodium
  • 1 c
    water
  • 2 can
    garbanzo beans (chickpeas), 15 oz, rinsed and drained
  • 4 c
    kale, fresh, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    greek yogurt, plain
  • 4
    lemon wedges (optional)

How To Make garbanzo beans and greens

  • 1
    Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan using a slotted spoon, and crumble.
  • 2
    Add 1 cup carrot and chopped onion to drippings in pan, and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cumin, and red pepper; cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in chicken broth, 1 cup water, and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    Add 4 cups kale to bean mixture. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until kale is tender, stirring occasionally. Ladle about 1 1/4 cups bean mixture into each of 4 bowls, and top each serving with 2 tablespoons yogurt. Sprinkle with bacon, and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
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