Smoky Quick-Cooked Kale

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds kale (about one bunch)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon pimenton de La Vera, preferably agridulce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Remove tough stems and center ribs from kale.
  2. Stack half of the leaves and roll into a cigar shape, then cut crosswise into very thin strips.
  3. Repeat with remaining leaves.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until hot, then add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and pimenton and cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is softened, about 1 minute.
  6. Add kale and cook, tossing very frequently, until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

325 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.9g 6% DV
Total Fat 29.5g 38% DV
Carbs 13.4g 5% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9893mg 100% DV
Potassium 82.8mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 40mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 6.1mg 7% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 53.5mg 4% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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