"This great big pot of braised beans & kale is the ultimate, healthful batch cooking recipe. Easy to prepare, flexible, and nourishing...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb cranberry beans (or another bean of choice, such as navy, cannellini, pinto, or kidney)
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 white or yellow onions (chopped (or 1 very large onion))
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6 cloves garlic (very thinly sliced)
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7-8 cups water
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2 bay leaves
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1-2 teaspoons salt*
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1 large or 2 small bunches curly or lacinato kale (about 1 lb, thick stems removed and chopped (or another type of leafy green, such as collards or chard))
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Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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Red wine vinegar (to taste)