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Spicy Braised Kale with Parmesan

February 23, 2015 2 Comments

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Try this Spicy Braised Kale with Parmesan for a quick, easy, and healthy side dish! It only requires four ingredients and is ready in 25 minutes!

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The kale craze isn’t over yet, right? Okay, good, because I have a great kale recipe for you today! This spicy braised kale is everything you want in a side dish: quick, easy, and extremely healthy!

All you need is kale, extra-virgin olive oil, chicken or vegetable broth, red pepper flakes, and parmesan. I bet you already have a majority of that in your pantry, right?

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This is a great way to eat kale for those of you who struggle to digest it. It is no news that kale leaves are extremely tough, making it very difficult for our stomachs to break down. However, when you braise kale in liquid, like in this recipe, the leaves become soft, and thus a lot easier on our bellies.

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I think this braised is a nice alternative to steamed spinach. The first time I made this recipe, I ate it on its own (yes, it was that good!), but it’s also delicious served with my grilled skirt steak or roasted chicken.

 

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Spicy Braised Kale with Parmesan Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Try this Spicy Braised Kale with Parmesan for a quick, easy, and healthy side dish! It's a nice alternative to steamed spinach.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Kale, Parmesan
Servings: 3 -4
Author: Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)
Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 lb. Tuscan kale, torn and stems removed
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 cup shaved parmesan
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over MEDIUM-LOW heat. Add the extra-virgin olive oil. Once hot, add the kale in batches (adding an additional handful every 20 seconds or so). Cook until the kale begins to wilt, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth to the pan, reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for about 12 minutes until the kale is tender and almost all of the liquid is absorbed.

  2. Remove from heat and transfer the kale to a serving dish. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and parmesan. Add a small amount of salt and pepper to taste.

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  1. Cheyanne

    March 18, 2015 at 9:35 am

    Heck no the Kale craze isn’t over… at least if you ask me! 🙂 As much as I love Kale, I have never braised it- CRAZY, right? I’m totally going to try this, love that you made it spicy! YUM!!! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Rachel (littlechefbigappetite)

      March 18, 2015 at 10:12 am

      Yay! Hope you love it Cheyanne!

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