SEASONED BLANCHED KALE
Stem the kale and wash the leaves in 2 changes of water (not necessary if using bagged, cleaned and stemmed kale). Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste and the kale. Blanch for 3 minutes, then transfer to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking, and drain. Take the blanched kale up by the handful and squeeze hard to expel excess water, then chop fine.For seasoned kale, heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium heat in a heavy, medium size skillet and add 1 to 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook until the garlic begins to sizzle and smell fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the kale and salt and pepper to taste, and stir and toss in the pan for about a minute, until nicely infused with the oil and garlic. If desired, add 1 teaspoon each chopped fresh thyme and chopped fresh rosemary (for a 12-ounce bunch of kale) along with the garlic.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, lunch, quick
Time 10m
Yield About 1/2 cup / 5 ounces/ 150 g
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop in the garlic. When it is chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl stop the machine and scrape down the bowl. Alternatively, mash with a generous pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle. Add the parsley and mint to the food processor (or to the mortar and pestle) and process until finely chopped or grind to a paste. With the machine running slowly add the olive oil and process until the mixture is smooth (or slowly work into the mixture using a mortar and pestle). Stop the machine, scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the cheese. Pulse to combine.
SEASONED BLANCHED KALE
Here's a recipe for a side dish of immense flavor. We use it just as often, though, as a killer ingredient in sandwiches. You can add fresh thyme or fresh rosemary to the kale during the (very) short cooking process if desired, or as we do: plenty of hot red pepper.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Stem the kale and wash the leaves in 2 changes of water (not necessary if using bagged, cleaned and stemmed kale). Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste and the kale. Blanch for 3 minutes, then transfer to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking, and drain. Take the blanched kale up by the handful and squeeze hard to expel excess water, then chop fine.
- For seasoned kale, heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium heat in a heavy, medium size skillet and add 1 to 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook until the garlic begins to sizzle and smell fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the kale and salt and pepper to taste, and stir and toss in the pan for about a minute, until nicely infused with the oil and garlic. If desired, add 1 teaspoon each chopped fresh thyme and chopped fresh rosemary (for a 12-ounce bunch of kale) along with the garlic.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 49, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 38 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
KALE SALAD
Delicious kale salad pairs well with just about everything!
Provided by tipsuda
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Kale Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk lemon juice, canola oil, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add kale, tomato, sunflower seeds, and cranberries; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 341.6 mg, Sugar 12.7 g
KALE WITH BACON
The hearty bacon flavor in this side dish makes you forget that you're eating right. Seasoned with garlic, it's a great way to enjoy vitamin-rich kale. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add kale; cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onions and garlic until onion is tender. , Drain the kale; stir into onion mixture. Add the salt, pepper and reserved bacon; heat through.
Nutrition Facts :
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