Braised Kale With Pinto Beans And Pancetta Recipes

BRAISED KALE WITH PINTO BEANS AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
• Add onion, pancetta, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until pancetta browns.
• Stir in kale, pepper, and salt.
• Add beans and broth; bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until kale is tender (mine didn't take nearly so long!).
• Uncover and cook 10 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.

BRAISED KALE WITH BLACK BEANS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Using a sharp paring knife, slice off the hard, central vein of each kale leaf.
• Stacking 3 to 4 leaves at a time, cut them crosswise into half-inch strips.
• Rinse in a colander or sieve and shake well, leaving some moisture clinging to leaves.
• In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Saute onion until translucent, about 4 minutes.
• Add kale and mix until wilted, about 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and garlic.
• Cook, stirring, until tomatoes soften slightly, about 3 minutes.
• Add beans and broth.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until kale is tender, about 30 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve as a side dish or over brown rice for a main course.

BRAISED KALE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Cut tough stems off kale and discard. Stack leaves, roll tightly and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch strips. Transfer to a large bowl and cover with cold water; swirl to remove grit. Drain in a colander. Clean a second time if water in the bowl looks visibly dirty.
• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until golden brown around the edges, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sage; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in vegetable both, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium and add the kale. Season with salt and pepper and stir until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Cover and cook until tender but not soft, about 3 minutes.
• Uncover saucepan; stir in beans and hot sauce. Stir until beans are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

BRAISED KALE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the chopped pancetta and cook until crispy, 2-3 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the greens and wilt them down, tossing frequently. Sprinkle in the sugar, toss, then deglaze the pan with vinegar and add in 1/2 cup stock. Reduce heat to low and let the kale mellow a few minutes.