Beans and Greens Melts
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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½ yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
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1 pouch (15.5 ounces) Green Valley Organic Great Northern Beans, drained
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon red chile flake
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1 bunch lacinato kale, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
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4 thick slices sourdough bread
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8 ounces (about 1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
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Steps
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Cook the onions: In a cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to turn golden, about 8–10 minutes.
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Add aromatics and beans: Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant. Add the Green Valley Organic Great Northern Beans, kosher salt, red chile flake, and ⅔ cup water. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has thickened.
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Add the greens: Stir in the kale and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Toast the bread: While the beans are cooking, preheat the broiler and place the oven rack in the top third of the oven. In a second large skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Toast the sourdough slices on both sides until golden brown.
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Assemble the melts: Place the toasted bread on a baking sheet. Spoon the bean and kale mixture evenly over each slice. Divide the shredded mozzarella among the four toasts.
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Broil and serve: Broil just until the cheese is melted and browned in spots, about 2–3 minutes. Serve hot.
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