Grilled Lacinato Kale

A simple yet flavorful preparation of lacinato kale charred to perfection on the grill. This recipe transforms hearty kale leaves into crispy, smoky side dish with just olive oil and salt.

4 servings
12 min

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches lacinato kale
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Strip away and discard the stems of the kale. Tear the leaves into large bite-size pieces and toss them with the olive oil and a good pinch of salt.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Cook the leaves briefly over a medium fire seasoned with chunks of maple or oak. They will begin to burn and sizzle almost immediately. This is a good thing. Resist the temptation to turn them; the burn is good; the burn is your friend. After 4 to 5 minutes, turn them once to give a slight char to the wilted leaves that have been on top. Cook for another minute or two, and then remove them from the grill. That's it. Serve immediately.

    7 min

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