MUSHROOMS AND BEANS
2-4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
1 pound mixed mushrooms (portobello, cremini, shitake), sliced or quartered
1 cup cooked kidney beans or canned no-salt-added or low sodium, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup vegetable broth, no-salt-added or low sodium
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
FOR THE SAUCE
1 1/4 cups vegetable broth, no-salt-added or low sodium
2 teaspoons arrowroot powder
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup raisins
CRISPY KALE
1 bunch kale, tough stems and center ribs removed, chopped