Bean Parmesan

Here's a super easy, family favorite recipe that offers a riff on your classic "chicken parm" dish - by making beans the hero. 

Ingredients:

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• Olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 cups Lacinto kale (stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped)
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves removed and finely chopped 
• ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
• Few grinds of freshly ground pepper 
• 3 cups cooked beans (mild variety, like Beanstory Peruano beans)
• 24 oz jar of Marinara sauce (Ciao Pappy, Marinara Alla Pappy)
• Several slices of fresh mozzarella (about 5 ounces)
• Freshly grated parmesan to sprinkle on top 
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish 

Directions

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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Place a large, oven-proof skillet on the stovetop and set to Medium heat. Add olive oil and onions; saute the onions until they are translucent (~3 minutes)
3. Add the garlic, rosemary, and kale to the onions, stirring occasionally until the kale is slightly wilted (~2 minutes).
4. Add the cooked beans along with salt, chili flakes, and a few grinds of pepper.
5. Pour the marinara sauce over the bean mixture and mix all together.
6. Top the dish with the fresh mozzarella slices, along with some grated fresh parmesan.
7. Bake in the oven, uncovered, until the cheese turns golden (~30 minutes).
8. Remove from the oven and add torn, fresh basil leaves as garnish. Serve immediately.