- 1 lb fresh kale, carefully rinsed, stems and center ribs cut away and discarded, leaves coarsely chopped
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (also sold as Pimenton), sweet or hot
- Pinch of dried crushed red pepper
- Salt
Bring a large pot (4 qts) of water to a boil. Add a Tablespoon of salt to the water. Add the chopped kale. Cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the smoked paprika and crushed red pepper. Add the kale and sauté for several more minutes. Sprinkle on more salt and smoked paprika to taste. Serves 4 Adapted from a Deborah Madison recipe in Bon Appetit magazine (http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/sauteed_kale_with_smoked_paprika/).