My Favorite Sauteed Kale

My Favorite Sauteed Kale

from food.com
4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs kale, stems and leaves coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock or 1/2 cup water
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add crushed red pepper flakes, if using, and let them sizzle a bit in the oil.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic and cook until soft, but not colored.

  4. 4

    Raise heat to high, add the stock and kale and toss to combine.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove cover and continue to cook, stirring until all (most) the liquid has evaporated. I like the kale to still remain bright-ish green.

  7. 7

    Season with salt and pepper to taste and add vinegar.