Braised Kale Crostini
- 12 1/2-inch-thick Italian bread slices (each slice about 2x3 inches)
- 8 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 large garlic cloves, 1 halved and 4 minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1 pound kale, thick ribs and stems cut away, leaves sliced
- 3 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Brush bread slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil; arrange bread on baking sheet.
- Bake until beginning to color, about 6 minutes.
- Rub toasts with halved garlic.
- Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and dried red pepper and stir 30 seconds.
- Add kale and broth and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
- Uncover and continue to simmer until kale is tender and broth has evaporated, stirring often, about 15 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Top toasts with kale.
- Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and serve.
bread, olive oil, garlic, red pepper, kale, chicken broth
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/braised-kale-crostini-103417 (may not work)