Sauteed Kale With Smoked Paprika

dicentra's Note:

Epicurious. Feb 2008. More greens!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 cups packed kale , center ribs and stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped (from about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil , divided
• ¾ cup chopped onion
• ¼-½ teaspoon sweet smoked paprika (or hot)
• 1 pinch dry crushed red pepper

Directions:

1. Cook kale in large pot of boiling salted water until wilted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to colander; drain.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika and crushed red pepper; sprinkle with salt.
4. Add kale and sauté until heated through, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and more smoked paprika, if desired.
5. Transfer to serving bowl; drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and serve.

Reviews

[Darkhunter]

Couldn't be much healthier and is a delicious way to get those most important antioxidants. I omitted the red pepper flakes, but only because I forgot. I also sprinkled a little balsamic on it. Thnx for sharing your recipe, dicentra. Made for French Country Kitchen Herb of the Month...Paprika! March 2010

[Cookgirl]

I completely skipped Step #1 because I like my greens very lightly cooked. Instead, the kale was cooked for only 1 minute just until wilted. Cippolini onions for a change of pace and omitted the crushed red pepper flakes. Delicious! Thank you!