How to Make Kale with Caramelized Onions - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to healthy and delicious dishes, kale is a superfood that is hard to beat. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, this leafy green vegetable is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. One such recipe that showcases the vibrant flavor of kale is Kale with Caramelized Onions. This dish combines the earthy bitterness of kale with the sweet and savory flavor of caramelized onions, creating a dish that is both nutritious and satisfying.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch curly kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ⅓ cup chopped almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion until softened and beginning to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic to onion; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir kale and water into onion mixture. Cover Dutch oven and cook until kale is tender, about 30 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over kale and caramelized onions and sprinkle almonds over the top.
  • Nutrition

    179 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 54mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 137mg
    • Calcium: 186mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 613mg