Steamed Kale
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
With this good-for-you steamed kale, it's easy to eat healthy and get out of the kitchen quick. A wonderful accompaniment to most any entree, it is packed with vitamins and is a snap to prepare. I use garlic, red pepper and balsamic vinegar for this side dish that keeps my family coming back for more! —Mary Bilyeu, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ingredients
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1 bunch kale
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2/3 cup water
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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