Braised Kale

Name: Braised Kale
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup kale)
Ingredients: 1 large (14-oz) bunch kale; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 8 garlic cloves, chopped; ¾ cup lower-sodium chicken broth; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ ounce grated Parmesan (optional)

8 Ratings
6 Reviews

Braised Kale is a healthy and tasty choice for a green side. This recipe for Braised Kale also serves as an ingredient to three other recipes-- Braised Kale, Sausage, and Creamy Polenta, Whole-Wheat Pasta with Kale and Roast Chicken, Braised Kale Frittata.

By Stephana Bottom

Recipe by Health January 2013

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

20 mins

Yield:

Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup kale)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

1 large (14-oz) bunch kale
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 garlic cloves, chopped
¾ cup lower-sodium chicken broth
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ ounce grated Parmesan (optional)

Directions

Step 1
Strip the kale leaves from the tough stems. Discard the stems; coarsely chop the leaves. Rinse well in a colander, leaving the water on the leaves.

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Step 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it's golden and aromatic (3-4 minutes). Transfer the garlic to a dish and reserve.
Step 3
Reheat the oil over medium heat, then add the kale and the broth. Cover and simmer until the kale is tender (3-4 minutes). Season with the salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter and top with the garlic and Parmesan, if desired.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

100 calories; fat 7.2g; saturated fat 1g; mono fat 5g; poly fat 0.9g; protein 3g; carbohydrates 8g; fiber 1g; iron 1mg; sodium 252mg; calcium 93mg.

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stellacorona

06/27/2018

this is how i make my kale almost always......good with some craisins, or sub onion for the garlic.

veryslowcook

04/21/2017

Honestly, I thought this was going to be boring, but it was so good! Love how the toasted garlic flavor shines through. I had 8 oz kale and used about 1/3 cup broth, but probably 1/4 cup would've worked better. I'd like to try this with a little crushed red pepper sauteed along with the garlic.

ThomasMcGuigan

02/16/2014

Easy and outstanding!

Mandypope

01/22/2014

Wonderful! We didn't saute the garlic as long because it was starting to get to brown and we also added sauteed mushrooms to it. This is one of my favorite new greens to saute.

Willwork4food

09/30/2013

Great! I put walnuts and low sugar cranberries on top instead of cheese. Delish!

ggirl83

02/24/2013

This is the first time I have ever had kale - thought i would try it for this recipe. The sautéed garlic was mellow and not too heavy. Very, very good.

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