{"id":1428,"date":"2024-05-27T13:38:35","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T13:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homekitchennotes.com\/smittenkitchen\/2024\/05\/27\/coconutty-beans-and-greens-stew\/"},"modified":"2024-07-30T06:30:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T06:30:04","slug":"coconutty-beans-and-greens-stew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homekitchennotes.com\/ja\/coconutty-beans-and-greens-stew\/","title":{"rendered":"Coconutty Beans and Greens Stew"},"content":{"rendered":"

This stew\u2014a take on mbaazi wa nazi, an East African pigeon pea dish that frequented my dining table growing up\u2014features an aromatic curry paste that comes together quickly in a blender. As in the original, I opted for spicy red Thai chile to bring heat, but you can easily use jalape\u00f1o or serrano, or skip the chiles entirely for a heat-free version. For this version I use big creamy white beans, some Swiss chard, and sweet potato to add bulk, but feel free to sub any beans, tender leafy greens, or hearty veggies you like.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients<\/h2>\n

4\u20136 servings<\/p>\n

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1<\/p>\n

medium onion, coarsely chopped<\/div>\n

1<\/p>\n

plum tomato, coarsely chopped<\/div>\n

3<\/p>\n

garlic cloves<\/div>\n

1<\/p>\n

1″ piece ginger, scrubbed<\/div>\n

2<\/p>\n

red Thai chiles or 1 Fresno chile<\/div>\n

3<\/p>\n

Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for serving<\/div>\n

2<\/p>\n

tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided, plus more<\/div>\n

\u00bd<\/p>\n

tsp. ground coriander<\/div>\n

\u00bd<\/p>\n

tsp. ground cumin<\/div>\n

1<\/p>\n

13.5-oz. can unsweetened coconut milk<\/div>\n

1<\/p>\n

medium sweet potato, peeled, sliced into \u00bc”-thick rounds<\/div>\n

1<\/p>\n

large bunch Swiss chard or Tuscan kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped<\/div>\n

2<\/p>\n

15-oz. cans butter, gigante, or cannellini beans, rinsed<\/div>\n

2<\/p>\n

Tbsp. (or more) fresh lemon juice<\/div>\n

1<\/p>\n

baguette, sliced on a diagonal 1″ thick<\/div>\n
Flaky sea salt<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Preparation<\/h2>\n
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  1. \n

    Step 1<\/h4>\n

    Pur\u00e9e 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped<\/strong>, 1 plum tomato, coarsely chopped<\/strong>, 3 garlic cloves<\/strong>, one 1″ piece ginger, scrubbed<\/strong>, and 2 red Thai chiles or 1 Fresno chile<\/strong> in a blender until smooth.<\/p>\n

    Step 2<\/h4>\n

    Heat 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil<\/strong> in a large deep skillet over medium. Add onion mixture and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or \u00bd tsp. Morton kosher salt<\/strong>. Cook, stirring occasionally, until moisture is evaporated and mixture is paste-like in consistency and beginning to stick to bottom of skillet, 12\u201316 minutes.<\/p>\n

    Step 3<\/h4>\n

    Stir in \u00bd tsp. ground coriander<\/strong>, \u00bd tsp. ground cumin<\/strong>, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or \u00bd tsp. Morton kosher salt<\/strong>. Pour in one 13.5-oz. can unsweetened coconut milk<\/strong> and 2 cups water; stir to combine. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Add 1 medium sweet potato, peeled, sliced into \u00bc”-thick rounds<\/strong>, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10\u201312 minutes.<\/p>\n

    Step 4<\/h4>\n

    Add 1 large bunch Swiss chard or Tuscan kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped<\/strong>, and two 15-oz. cans butter, gigante, or cannellini beans, rinsed<\/strong>, and cook, stirring occasionally, until chard is wilted, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice<\/strong>. Taste and add more kosher salt and\/or lemon juice if needed.<\/p>\n

    Step 5<\/h4>\n

    Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil<\/strong> in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Working in 2 batches and adding 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil<\/strong> between batches, fry 1 baguette, sliced on a diagonal 1″ thick<\/strong>, until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.<\/p>\n

    Step 6<\/h4>\n

    Divide stew among bowls. Season with flaky sea salt<\/strong> and drizzle with more extra-virgin olive oil<\/strong>. Serve with toasts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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