Garbanzo Bean Kale Stew

Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/2 c red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 c water
• a (15 oz)can garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained
• 1 large potato, peeled, cut in half-inch dice
• 1 large carrot, peeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 4 c kale, chopped
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:

1. Heat a large, heavy pot on medium setting. Add olive oil.
2. Stir in the onion, celery, red pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. Saute 5 minutes.
3. Add water, garbanzo beans, potato, carrot, kale, paprika, sat and pepper.
4. Bring to boil, reduce heat, partially cover and cook about 16 minutes, stirring midway. Stew is done when potatoes are just tender. Serve hot.