Salsa-Braised Kale
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From EatingWell: September/October 2011Braising kale in salsa and topping it with cheese makes a delightful side dish for your favorite Mexican meal. Different brands of salsa have varying amounts of sodium. Sometimes prepared fresh salsa is the lowest.
4 servings, about 1/2 cup each | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large bunch kale, tough stems removed, coarsely chopped (about 16 cups; see Notes)
- 1 cup store-bought salsa, preferably fresh
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup crumbled or shredded Cotija cheese (see Notes) or Mexican-style cheese
Preparation
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add kale and toss until bright green, about 1 minute. Stir in salsa and water. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve sprinkled with cheese.
Nutrition
Per serving : 161 Calories; 7 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 9 mg Cholesterol; 22 g Carbohydrates; 7 g Protein; 6 g Fiber; 459 mg Sodium; 649 mg Potassium
1 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 2 1/2 vegetable, 1 fat
Tips & Notes
- Notes: Choose organic kale when possible. Nonorganic can have high pesticide residue.
- Cotija cheese, also called queso añejo or queso añejado, is a salty aged Mexican cheese with a crumbly texture. Find it near other specialty cheeses or at Mexican grocery stores.