Description
A hearty, healthy Instant Pot stew with white beans, kale, and comforting spices—perfect for guilt-free family dinners.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cups chopped kale (remove stems)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
2 cans (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Select “Sauté” on your Instant Pot. Add olive oil, garlic, and onion. Cook until translucent.
2. Toss in paprika and thyme, stir until fragrant—about 1 minute.
3. Add beans, kale, broth, and nutritional yeast. Stir to combine.
4. Seal lid and cook on “Manual” high pressure for 12 minutes.
5. Allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
6. Open the lid carefully, stir, and add lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Notes
Use spinach instead of kale for a subtler bite.
Swap cannellini for chickpeas or black beans.
Add chopped carrots or celery for more texture.
Pro tip: Use a stainless steel ladle and strainer to stir and serve cleanly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Healthy Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: white bean stew, kale, healthy Instant Pot recipe, vegan stew