Basic Sauteed Kale

Name: Basic Sauteed Kale
Ingredients: 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 sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

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 sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2

Add kale and cook, tossing with two large spoons, until bright green, about 1 minute.
3

Add water, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
4

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.
5

Remove from the heat.
6

Stir in vinegar to taste and salt.