Best 3 Stir Fried Kale Recipes

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Kale is a leafy green vegetable that is packed with nutrients, making it a great addition to any healthy diet. Stir-frying is a quick and easy way to cook kale, and it helps to preserve its vibrant color and flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time, you can create a delicious and nutritious stir-fried kale dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a healthy side dish.

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STIR-FRIED KALE AND BROCCOLI FLORETS



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A delicious, satisfying, low-calorie side dish for those who are dieting and can do without rice or potatoes.

Provided by BILLINLA

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅛ cup extra virgin olive oil
7 cloves garlic, sliced
1 chile pepper, chopped
1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut in thin strips
juice of 2 limes
salt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Stir in garlic and chile pepper; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in broccoli; cook 1 minute. Add kale, and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in lime juice, and season with salt to taste. Toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 97.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

STIR FRIED KALE



Stir Fried Kale image

A great way to use up some of the extra kale you might have in your garden! You can use other similar greens in this recipe - spinach, mustard greens, and arugula will all work. A mixture of greens is also quite good. Serve as a salad, as a side dish, or as a main dish with rice.

Provided by FISHLOVE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup bread crumbs
3 bunches kale - washed, dried, and shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir until soft.
  • Mix in breadcrumbs, and cook and stir until brown.
  • Stir in kale, and cook until wilted. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 233.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SPICY STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH KALE AND RED PEPPER



Spicy Stir-Fried Tofu With Kale and Red Pepper image

Kale is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables (genus Brassica), so named because their flowers have four petals in the shape of a cross. A nutritional powerhouse that tastes wonderful when properly cooked, kale is one of nature's best sources of vitamins A, C and K and a very good source of copper, potassium, iron, manganese and phosphorus. These greens are hearty, and they maintain about 50 percent of their volume when you cook them, unlike spinach, which cooks down to a fraction of its volume. The various types of kale also maintain a lot of texture, which makes them perfect for stir-fries.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 bunch curly kale (about 10 ounces), stemmed and washed
1 14-ounce package firm tofu, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Shao Hsing rice wine or dry sherry
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, preferably white pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon peanut oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
1 red bell pepper, cut in 2-inch julienne
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil, add the kale and blanch 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely and place in a bowl near your wok.
  • Cut the tofu into dominos and place them on paper towels. Place another paper towel on top and prepare the remaining ingredients.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, stock and cornstarch. Combine the salt, pepper and sugar in another small bowl. Have all the ingredients within arm's length of your wok.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in the canola or peanut oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the tofu. Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, until it begins to color. Add the garlic, ginger and chili and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds.
  • Add the red pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the kale, salt, pepper and sugar and toss together. Add the soy sauce mixture and the sesame oil. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds to a minute. Remove from the heat and serve with grains or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 259, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 429 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right kale: For stir-frying, choose younger kale leaves as they are more tender and have a milder flavor.
  • Wash and dry the kale thoroughly: This will help prevent the kale from becoming soggy when stir-fried.
  • Remove the tough stems: The tough stems of kale can be difficult to chew, so it is best to remove them before stir-frying.
  • Blanch the kale: Blanching the kale before stir-frying will help to soften the leaves and reduce their bitterness.
  • Use a high-heat cooking method: Stir-frying is a high-heat cooking method that helps to quickly cook the kale and prevent it from becoming limp.
  • Add aromatics: Aromatics such as garlic, ginger, and onion can help to enhance the flavor of the stir-fried kale.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: A flavorful sauce can help to add depth of flavor to the stir-fried kale.
  • Serve immediately: Stir-fried kale is best served immediately after it is cooked.

Conclusion:

Stir-fried kale is a delicious and healthy dish that can be easily prepared at home. By following the tips above, you can create a delicious stir-fried kale dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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