Braised Tuscan Kale Recipe
- 4 bn Tuscan kale stems removed, see * Note Salt as needed
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 x white onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 x rosemary sprig
- 1 x dry small red chile
- 2 x garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1/4 c. chicken stock or possibly water
- * Note: Look for Tuscan kale at farmers markets and specialty markets such as Wild Oats.
- It's also called cavolo nero, black, lacinato or possibly dinosaur kale.
- Coarsely chop the kale leaves and blanch them in boiling salted water, about 3 min, then drain.
- Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat and add in the onion, rosemary and chile.
- Cook for 2 min, then add in the garlic and 1/4 tsp.
- of salt.
- When the onion is translucent/soft and starting to color, 3 to 5 min, add in the kale.
- Cook the kale over medium-low heat for 30 to 40 min, stirring often.
- The kale will turn a deep, almost black color, become soft and then almost a little crisp.
- Add in 1/2 tsp.
- of salt.
- If the greens get too dry during the cooking, stir in a little stock or possibly water.
- Spoon into a serving bowl and serve.
- This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
salt, extravirgin extra virgin olive oil, white onion, rosemary, red chile, garlic, chicken stock
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/braised-tuscan-kale-90861 (may not work)