Sauteed Kale with Smoked Paprika

A flavorful side dish of tender kale sautéed with onions and seasoned with smoky paprika and a hint of heat. The finishing drizzle of olive oil adds richness to this healthy vegetable dish.

4 servings
14 min

Ingredients

  • 8 cups kale
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ cup onion
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook kale in large pot of boiling salted water until wilted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to colander; drain.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    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.

    9 min

  3. 3.

    *Sweet smoked paprika is sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera Dulce, and hot smoked paprika is sometimes labeled Pimentón Picante or Pimentón de La Vera Picante; available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, an from tienda.com.

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