Pangrattato is very popular, not very healthy, but irresistible and delicious Italian-style bread for many. Made from stale bread and garlic, it can be added to various dishes. Today, we bring you a recipe for Healthy Bean and Kale Stew with Pangrattato to allow you to enjoy pangrattato in a nutritious and tasty meal. Enjoy.
Healthy Bean and Kale Stew with Pangrattato
Serves: 4
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- ½ bunch kale, stalks discarded, leaves torn
- 2 cans four-bean mix, rinsed, drained
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- ½ cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 150 g roughly thorn stale wholemeal bread
- 2 tbs quinoa
- 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tbs rosemary leaves, finely chopped
- 2 springs rosemary
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated, to serve
- 1 tsp Himalayan salt
- 1 tsp homemade dry seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly grated
- 2 cups filtered water
Directions:
Step 1
Soak the vegetables in a baking soda solution for 15 minutes, then rinse and dry.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, wide saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, 4 chopped garlic cloves and chopped rosemary and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the beans, tomatoes, quinoa and water to the onion mixture and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, season, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the kale and cook for another 10 minutes or until the kale wilts and softens.

Step 4
Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan. Add 2 chopped cloves of garlic, rosemary sprigs, and parsley, and cook for 1 minute. Add the bread and cook for 5 minutes, tossing regularly, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
Step 5
Sprinkle the pangrattato and Parmesan over the stew and serve.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a main course or side dish.
Tips:
- Add mint leaves to improve taste;
- Store leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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➥ DISCLAIMER: This post is not intended to replace medical treatment. The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

