Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Sauteed Kale with Smoked Paprika

Super-easy way to make kale, which is an underrated vegetable side.

8 cups (packed) kale, center ribs and stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped (from about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sweet or hot smoked paprika*
Generous pinch of dried crushed red pepper

Cook kale in large pot of boiling salted water until wilted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to colander; drain.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika and crushed red pepper; sprinkle with salt. Add kale and sauté until heated through, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and more smoked paprika, if desired. Transfer to serving bowl; drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and serve.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Oh, man! This looks awesome. I'm definitely trying this one out.