Best Smoky Quick Cooked Kale Recipes

SMOKY BRAISED KALE WITH TOMATO

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This is a hack of a preparation the chef Travis Lett used at his restaurant Gjelina in Venice, Calif., as a pairing for a half-roasted chicken. With its deeply caramelized base of tomato paste and smoked paprika, the kale melts into velvety excellence that can stand on its own with a pile of rice or a baked potato. But it really shines brightly as a supporting player in a feast of poultry, pork or beef. Do two onions seem too many for you? Use one. This is a recipe really to make your own.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories vegetables, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Spanish onions, peeled and diced
8 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika (pimentón)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 cups turkey or chicken stock, ideally homemade or low-sodium
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, plus more to taste
4 (3/4-pound) bunches washed kale (any kind), thick stems discarded or cut into thin strips, leaves cut into thick strips (about 16 packed cups total)

Steps:

Place a large, heavy-bottomed, high-sided pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add olive oil. When it shimmers, add onions and garlic and cook until they soften and begin to turn translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add tomato paste and smoked paprika, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring frequently, until the paste begins to caramelize, about 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then add stock and vinegar, and allow to come to a boil.
Add half the kale, cover, and cook for a minute or two, until it wilts. Repeat with remaining kale. Stir to incorporate the onion mixture into the soft kale and simmer until tender, 20 to 30 minutes, partly covered. Season to taste with salt and pepper, drizzle with a little more vinegar, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 162, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 581 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

SAUTEED KALE WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA

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Make and share this Sauteed Kale With Smoked Paprika recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 cups packed kale, center ribs and stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped (from about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4-1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika (or hot)
1 pinch dry crushed red pepper

Steps:

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

SAUTéED KALE WITH ONION AND BACON

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Gina: Some Southern greens benefit from long, slow cooking, but kale is best prepared as a speedy sauté. Shredding the kale allows it to cook even faster, keeping its bright color and abundant nutrients (calcium, vitamins A and C) intact. Adding bacon, onion, and the unexpected flavor of smoked Spanish paprika creates a spectacular side dish that just might steal the show from the main course. For a quick, satisfying dinner, you could also toss this sauté with whole-wheat pasta, and finish the dish with toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan cheese.

Yield serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds (about 4 bunches) kale, tough stems and center ribs cut off and discarded
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 strips thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Generous pinch crushed red-pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
1 cup Chicken Stock (page 28) or water
2 teaspoons sherry-wine vinegar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Stack a few kale leaves and roll them lengthwise into a cigar shape. Cut the leaves crosswise into 1/4 inch wide strips with a sharp knife. Repeat with the remaining kale leaves. (See note.)
Heat the olive oil in a wide 6 to 8 quart pot over moderate heat. Add the bacon, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned but still soft, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Pour off and discard all but 3 tablespoons of oil and fat from the pot, and then add the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and cook over low heat, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the kale, bacon, and smoked paprika to the pot, and cook, turning with tongs, until the kale is wilted and bright green, about 1 minute. Add the stock or water and simmer, partially covered, until the leaves are just tender, 6 to 10 minutes. Add the vinegar, and toss to combine; taste for seasonings, and add salt, pepper, or more vinegar as desired.