basic sauteed kale

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound kale, ribs removed, coarsely chopped (see tip)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 teaspoons vinegar or red- vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat 1 tablespoon oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. add kale and cook, tossing with two large spoons, until bright green, about 1 minute. add water, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. push kale to one side, add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to the empty side and cook garlic and crushed red pepper in it until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. remove from the heat. stir in vinegar to taste and salt.