Greek-Style Braised Kale
A delicious and healthy recipe for Greek style braised kale made with fresh lemon juice, pine nuts, chicken broth and garlic.
Servings 6
Calories 169kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic slivered
- 1 ½ lbs kale or other dark leafy green (collards or mustard greens)
- ½-1 cup chicken broth
- 4 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup pine nuts toasted
Instructions
- Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook until lightly golden.
- Add greens, in several batches, if needed stirring to coat with oil.
- Add enough broth to cook greens without scorching (about ¼ to ½ inch deep), you may have some broth left over.
- Season with salt and pepper, add lemon juice and cover.
- Steam for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until all greens are wilted and soft.
- Remove lid and braise for 10-15 minutes until stems are tender and liquid is almost all evaporated.
- Greens should almost look overcooked.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g