K - Simmered Kale on garlic toast

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Simmered Cabbage on Garlic Toast

 

Recipe By :Paola Scaravelli, John Cohen

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Soups Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound kale or collard greens

6 slices hearty Italian bread

prefer homemade Tuscan White

or Whole-wheat Bread

1 garlic clove -- peeled

salt and freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil (2 to 3)

 

1. Wash the greens thoroughly in cold water. Cut away and discard the tough

stems. Place about 1/2 inch of water in the bottom of a large saucepan, bring it

to a boil, add the greens, and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, until tender.

 

2. Meanwhile, toast the bread and rub each slice vigorously with the garlic

clove.

 

3. When the greens are cooked, drain them well in a colander, squeeze out as

much water as possible, and chop them coarsely. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to

taste.

 

4. Place the slices of toast on a serving platter, cover abundantly with the

chopped greens, drizzle generously with olive oil, and serve.

 

Description:

" Cavolo Nero con Bruschetta "

Source:

" Cooking from an Italian Garden [iSBN 0156225921] "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 133 Calories; 6g Fat (36.9% calories from

fat); 4g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 149mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fat.

 

NOTES : It is amazing how localized some foods are. Cavolo nero or black

cabbage, a kind of cabbage that does not form a head, is immensely popular in

central Italy, especially in Tuscany, but is hardly ever eaten elsewhere in the

country. It has a marvelous flavor, less pungent than the common cabbage, but

unmistakably of the same family. Although it is impossible to find black cabbage

in North America, we have discovered two very good substitutes, collard greens

and kale. The former is somewhat bitter with a robust taste, while the latter is

quite mild and sweet.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 773 756 0 0 0 0 986

 

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