Black Beans with Kale and Ham
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Serves 6 to 8

This very simple dish provides an inexpensive hearty alternative to simple beans and is great as a main course on a cold night.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 (1/2-pound) piece cooked ham, cut into small cubes
    • 2 bunches kale (about 1 pound total), stemmed and roughly chopped
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 yellow onion, chopped
    • 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans (no salt added), rinsed and drained, divided
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder, more to taste (optional)
    • 1 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
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    Method: 

    Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ham and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer ham to a small bowl; set aside. Add kale, salt and pepper to pot and cook, tossing often, until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.

    Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in pot then add onions. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally and scraping up any browned bits, until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, put 1/3 of the beans and all of the water into a blender and purée until smooth; set aside.

    When onions are golden brown, add whole beans, chili powder, sugar, reserved ham, puréed bean mixture and salt and pepper to pot, stir well and bring to a simmer over medium high heat. Cover pot, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in reserved kale and serve.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:290 calories (80 from fat), 8g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 25mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (12g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 18g protein
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