Steamed Kale

Name: Steamed Kale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 bunch kale; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2/3 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

You'll find a wonderful accompaniment to most any entree in this good-for-you Steamed Kale recipe, which is packed with vitamins. I use garlic, red pepper and balsamic vinegar to keep my family coming back for more! —Mary Bilyeu, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ingredients

1 bunch kale
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

Trim kale, discarding the thick ribs and stems. Chop leaves. In a Dutch oven, saute kale leaves in oil until wilted. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in the water, salt and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until kale is tender. Remove from the heat; stir in vinegar.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 61 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Sauteed Kale in Light & Tasty February/March 2008

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hkpepin

Jun 19, 2016

One of my favorite ways to eat kale. I first had this recipe at my grandmother's house as my introduction to kale and I've never looked back. I'm not a huge balsamic vinegar fan so I generally just use a splash of white vinegar instead. It's delicious!
Kartay

Jan 8, 2016

Not my favourite flavours ever. A bit too bitter or pronounced a taste for my palette. I think the flavours of the kale and the vinegar together are a bit much. Maybe if I'd cooked this dish a little longer than the suggested time I would have liked it more.
triedthat

Jul 15, 2015

I just wanted a side veggie to serve with rice and a protein. I tasted it before I added the balsamic vinegar and it was good, however after I added the vinegar it tasted sour! Leave out the vinegar!
apschwartz

Mar 27, 2014

I've made this several times and each time it's a huge success! I like to splash mine with a raspberry vinegar at the end of cooking.
Carla December

Oct 10, 2012

I loved this! I added a little honey in the mix, just a drizzle based on what it was being topped with, but absolutely awesome. Thank you. :)
jmkasprak

May 4, 2012

I ran out of fresh garlic, so I sauteed an onion instead, and the recipe tasted great!
yk3379

Mar 18, 2011

It was easy and delicious.
cgdc_76

Jan 29, 2010

Super yummy and easy!