The adzuki bean is a small, reddish-brown bean that has a sweet flavor and is popular in Japanese cooking. In this dish we are giving the bean a sweet and smoky flavor with the addition of curry powder.

Serves 6

• 1 cup adzuki beans (soak covered in water 24 hours prior)
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 tablespoon 365 olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 head kale, trimmed
• sea salt, to taste
• fresh ground pepper, to taste

1. Put beans in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, until beans are tender, about 30-45 minutes.
2. Drain beans and transfer to serving dish. Add curry powder.
3. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in medium skillet.
4. Add kale to skillet. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons water. Cook, tossing often, until greens are bright green and wilted slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Add the kale to the beans and season with salt and pepper.