Kale & Butter Bean Stew

Instructions

1. Prepare the Base

   4 min hands-on

   • Finely chop the parsley stalks and set the leaves aside for garnish.
   • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
   • Grate the garlic into the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
   • Stir in the paprika and chopped parsley stalks, cooking for another 30 seconds.

2. Build the Stew

   3 min hands-on22 min waiting

   • Roughly chop the tomatoes and add them to the pan with drained pinto beans and vegetable broth.
   • Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
   • Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down and the stew thickens slightly.

3. Add the Greens

   1 min hands-on4 min waiting

   • Tear the kale into bite-sized pieces, discarding tough stems.
   • Stir the kale into the stew and cook for 3-5 minutes, until it wilts but remains vibrant green.

4. Make the Dough

   10 min hands-on

   • Combine whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
   • Mix with hands until a sticky dough forms.
   • Lightly flour a surface and divide the dough into six portions.
   • Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten and roll out into rough circles about 1cm thick.

5. Cook the Flatbreads

   5 min hands-on36 min waiting

   • Heat a dry frying pan over medium-high heat.
   • Cook each flatbread for 2-4 minutes on each side until puffed with golden brown spots.
   • Transfer to a plate, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
   • Stack the cooked flatbreads to keep warm.

6. Finish the Stew

   1 min hands-on

   • Squeeze lemon juice into the stew and stir to brighten flavors.
   • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Plate the Dish

   3 min hands-on

   • Ladle the stew into bowls.
   • Top each serving with Greek yogurt, a drizzle of olive oil, and crumbled feta cheese.
   • Garnish with reserved parsley leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice.
   • Serve with a warm flatbread on the side.
   • Cooking tips:
   • For a silkier stew texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the stew before adding the kale, leaving some beans and tomatoes intact for a chunky contrast.
   • To enhance the flavor of the flatbreads, you can add a pinch of smoked paprika or finely chopped parsley to the dough.
   • If you prefer a spicier stew, add a pinch of chili flakes along with the paprika at the beginning.
   • Make sure to drain and rinse the canned beans thoroughly to remove excess sodium and improve the stew’s flavor.