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Garlicky Wilted Kale (with a dash of Nutmeg)

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Way to Cook Greens
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One Hungry Mama's Notes: This is a quick, simple kale side dish boosted with a spike of red wine vinegar and nutmeg. It's a great, hearty substitute for sauteed spinach, and is especially good with southern and spicy...
This is a quick, simple kale side dish boosted with a spike of red wine vinegar and nutmeg. It's a great, hearty substitute for sauteed spinach, and is especially good with southern and spicy foods (I most often pair this with jerk chicken!).

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Serves 2 to 4

3 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient

4 pieces garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient

2 bunches kale, cleaned, stemmed & torn into pieces Ask a question about this ingredient

1 cup chicken broth Ask a question about this ingredient

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg Ask a question about this ingredient

Heat oil over medium in a large dutch oven. Add garlic. Saute until it begins to turn brown.
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Add kale, tossing to coat with oil and garlic. You may need to do this in batches, allowing one batch to wilt slightly before adding the next.
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Once all of the kale is slightly wilted, add 1/2 cup chicken broth. Turn heat to medium-high and cook for about 1-2 minutes, until liquid cooks off. When it has, add remaining 1/2 cup broth, cover, turn heat to medium-low, and let cook for about 20 minutes, until kale is tender.
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Uncover and turn heat to medium. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing most of excess liquid to cook off. Add nutmeg and vinegar. Cook just a few more minutes, until sauce cooks down to a nice coating.
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1 Comment on Garlicky Wilted Kale (with a dash of Nutmeg)

editrix added over 2 years ago

This made the perfect accompaniment to our New Year's Day dinner: flavorful, silky, and decadent-tasting (though very healthful!). Will be our go-to recipe for kale from now on.