Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 bunch

kale

sliced

1 tsp

garlic

minced

12 unit

yellow onions

diced

2 tbsp

olive oil

10 ounce

tomatoes and green chilies

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

Step 1
~3 min

Rinse the kale and remove the fibrous middle rib.

Step 2
~3 min

Slice the kale leaves into ribbons.

Step 3
~3 min

Mince the garlic.

Step 4
~3 min

Dice the yellow or sweet onions.

Step 5
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 6
~3 min

Saute the minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.

Step 7
~3 min

Add the diced onions and saute, stirring constantly, until the onions are limp.

Step 8
~3 min

Ensure the garlic and onions do not brown.

Step 9
~3 min

Add the sliced kale and saute for 15-20 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.

Step 10
~3 min

Add the tomatoes and green chiles.

Step 11
~3 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 12
~3 min

Stir everything together.

Step 13
~3 min

Cook until heated through, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 14
~3 min

Serve over rice or combine with blackeyed peas or refried beans and rice for vegetarian wraps.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Massage the kale with olive oil and lemon juice before cooking for a more tender texture.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.

Use canned diced tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes for convenience.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.

Serve over rice or quinoa.

Use as a filling for vegetarian wraps or tacos.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Chicken
Roasted Fish
Quinoa

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern US

Cultural Significance

Commonly used in healthy and vegetarian diets.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Healthy Eating
Vegetarian Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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