BRAISED KALE WITH ANCHOVIES AND GARLIC

Braised Kale with Anchovies and Garlic image

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 bunches kale, tough stems removed, leaves and tender stems cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 anchovy fillets packed in oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup tomato paste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Submerge the kale in the boiling water and cook, stirring once or twice, for 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over very low heat. Add the garlic, anchovies, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, until the anchovies have disintegrated and the garlic is just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste has turned a deep, brick-red color, about 10 minutes.
Add the kale and 1/4 cup water to the pot and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the kale and the tomato mixture have fully combined, all of the water has evaporated, and the kale is fully tender, about 10 minutes. If the water evaporates too quickly, add a few extra tablespoons so that the kale has time to cook fully. Serve immediately.