Southern Kale

Name: Southern Kale
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 ounces country ham, (see Note), pancetta or prosciutto, diced (about 1/2 cup); 15 cups stemmed, torn and rinsed kale, (1-2 bunches); 2 cups water; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

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Kale becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender in this recipe. Assertive garlic and salty country ham stand up to kale's bold flavor. Source: EatingWell Magazine, October/November 2006

Sarah Fritschner

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 ounces country ham, (see Note), pancetta or prosciutto, diced (about 1/2 cup)
15 cups stemmed, torn and rinsed kale, (1-2 bunches)
2 cups water
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, stir, and immediately add ham (or pancetta or prosciutto). Add kale by the handful, stirring to make room for more leaves. When all the kale has been added, add water and crushed red pepper; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the water has evaporated and the kale is tender, 10 to 15 minutes more. Serve warm.

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Tips

Note: Dry, salt-cured and aged between 90 and 180 days, country ham is potent, salty and delicious; a little goes a long way. You can find it online at country-ham.com and at countryham.org.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

93 calories; 4.3 g total fat; 0.8 g saturated fat; 10 mg cholesterol; 412 mg sodium. 371 mg potassium; 7.9 g carbohydrates; 2.6 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 6.4 g protein; 17754 IU vitamin a iu; 53 mg vitamin c; 18 mcg folate; 95 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 27 mg magnesium;

Exchanges:

1 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 high-fat meat

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