Garlicky Kale with Crispy Onions
Garlicky Kale with Crispy Onions
Ingredients
For the Crispy Onions
- 1 yellow onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Garlicky Kale
- 1 pound kale, stems removed, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the kale: Wash the kale thoroughly, remove the tough stems, and chop the leaves into approximately 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the onions: In a medium bowl, toss the thinly sliced yellow onion with the all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Fry the crispy onions: Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Carefully add the floured onions in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the crispy onions to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Season lightly with a pinch of salt while still warm.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350
- 4
Sauté the aromatics: Discard the frying oil (or reserve for another use) and wipe out the skillet. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the same skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cook the kale: Add the chopped kale to the skillet along with the chicken or vegetable broth. Stir well to combine. Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender and bright green.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Season and finish: Remove the lid, stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve: Transfer the garlicky kale to a serving dish and top generously with the crispy fried onions. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Garlicky Kale with Crispy Onions
Ingredients
For the Crispy Onions
- 1 yellow onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Garlicky Kale
- 1 pound kale, stems removed, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the kale: Wash the kale thoroughly, remove the tough stems, and chop the leaves into approximately 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the onions: In a medium bowl, toss the thinly sliced yellow onion with the all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Fry the crispy onions: Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Carefully add the floured onions in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the crispy onions to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Season lightly with a pinch of salt while still warm.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350 - 4
Sauté the aromatics: Discard the frying oil (or reserve for another use) and wipe out the skillet. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the same skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cook the kale: Add the chopped kale to the skillet along with the chicken or vegetable broth. Stir well to combine. Cover the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender and bright green.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Season and finish: Remove the lid, stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve: Transfer the garlicky kale to a serving dish and top generously with the crispy fried onions. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min