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Braised Lacinato Kale





Yields
Makes 12 servings



Total Time
1 hr

So hearty it's almost meaty tasting, this is our favorite kind of kale.  Lacinato kale is also called black kale, cavolo nero, dinosaur kale, and Tuscan kale. It's a dark green, bumpy, very flavorful cousin of ordinary kale and is packed with minerals and vitamins.

 3 bunches Lacinato kale (about 2 1/4 lbs.), leaves rinsed and tough center ribs cut out (see Notes)
 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1/4 cup dry white wine
 1/2 to 2 cups reduced sodium chicken stock
 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  About 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Step 1
1

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Chop kale into 1-in. pieces and add to pot. Cover and cook until slightly wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.

Step 2
2

In a large frying pan or heavy-bottomed pot, cook garlic in olive oil over low heat, stirring often, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add kale and wine and cook, covered, until almost dry. Add chicken stock and cook, covered, until stock is almost evaporated and kale is very tender, about 30 minutes (if kale isn't tender, add more stock and continue cooking). Season to taste with salt and lemon juice.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/2-cup serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories39
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g2%

Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 570mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 5.7g3%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Protein 2.1g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.