Braised Cavolo Nero Kale

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 201.5
  • Total Fat: 11.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 99.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.4 g
  • Protein: 6.2 g

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Introduction

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Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    3 Tbsp olive oil
    1 medium onion, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
    3 small carrots, diced (1 1/2 cups)
    2 bunches cavolo nero kale, tough ribs removed, and leaves
    coarsely chopped (9 cups)
    1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
    3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced

Directions

1. Heat oli in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute onion 7 to 9 minutes, or until golden. Add carrots, and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Add kale and 1/2 cup water, cover, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until kale has wilted. Stir in red pepper flakes and garlic, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Add 1 1/4 cups water, and bring to a simmer.
2. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 40 minutes, or until kale is tender, adding more water if necessary.
3. Uncover pot, increase heat to medium-high, and cook 3 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Serving Size: makes 4 bowls

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CANDYFIEND09.