Garbanzo Beans & Greens Recipe

Name: Garbanzo Beans & Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 strips bacon; 1 cup carrots chopped, about 3 medium; 1 onion medium, chopped; 2 garlic gloves, minced; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 4 cups vegetable broth depending on desired thickness; 15 ounces garbanzo beans cans, drained, if you'd prefer fresh, just pre-soak and cook them; 4 cups kale or other hearty green, chopped or torn; plain greek yogurt; feta crumbles

Servings: persons

3 strips bacon
1 cup carrots chopped, about 3 medium
1 onion medium, chopped
2 garlic gloves, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 cups vegetable broth depending on desired thickness
15 ounces garbanzo beans cans, drained, if you'd prefer fresh, just pre-soak and cook them
4 cups kale or other hearty green, chopped or torn
plain greek yogurt
feta crumbles

1
Cook bacon in a dutch oven or soup pot on medium heat. Remove bacon with tongs and leave fat. (Alternatively, just heat olive oil or olive oil/butter combo in pan.)
2
Crumble bacon and set aside.
3
Add chopped carrot and onion to bacon fat (still over medium heat). Cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring.
4
Add garlic and stir for a minute or so longer.
5
Add paprika, salt, cumin and crushed red pepper and stir for about 30 seconds.
6
Turn up the heat and add broth and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring every now and then.
7
Add kale and cover the mixture and simmer for about 10 minutes.
8
Sprinkle in bacon crumbles (if desired) and stir.
9
Top with desired toppings. Serve with pita, naan or crusty bread for a delicious meal.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 strips bacon, 1 cup carrots chopped, about 3 medium, 1 onion medium, chopped, 2 garlic gloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Garbanzo Beans & Greens falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Garbanzo Beans & Greens

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