Braised Kale Recipe

Name: Braised Kale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: Salt; 8 ounces dinosaur or lacinato kale leaves, stems removed; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 medium onion, cut into large dice; 1/2 medium carrot, cut into large dice; 1/2 celery stalk, cut into large dice; ⅓ cup sherry vinegar; 2 cups chicken broth; 3 tablespoons honey; Pinch of ground white pepper

Servings: persons

Salt
8 ounces dinosaur or lacinato kale leaves, stems removed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 medium onion, cut into large dice
1/2 medium carrot, cut into large dice
1/2 celery stalk, cut into large dice
⅓ cup sherry vinegar
2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons honey
Pinch of ground white pepper

1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, set aside a large bowl of ice water.
3
Add kale to boiling water, return to a boil, and after 1 minute transfer to ice bath.
4
Drain well, and set aside.
5
In a large saute pan, heat oil over low heat and saute onion, carrot and celery until just softened.
6
Add sherry vinegar and cook until reduced by two-thirds.
7
Add kale and stir to coat, then add chicken broth, honey, 2 teaspoons salt and the pepper.
8
Bring to a simmer and cook, partly covered, until kale is tender, 60 to 80 minutes.
9
Transfer kale leaves to a warm bowl, leaving onion, carrot and celery in broth.
10
Strain broth, discarding solids.
11
If there is more than * cup, it may be boiled in a small saucepan until reduced.
12
Adjust salt and pepper as needed, and pour over kale.
13
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours; gently reheat before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 8 ounces dinosaur or lacinato kale leaves, stems removed, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/2 medium onion, cut into large dice, and more.

Yes, Braised Kale falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Kale

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