Winter Greens with Chipotle Broth

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Kale or collard greens are simmered in spicy, savory chipotle broth for this quick and easy winter green side dish recipe.

Ingredients

2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 cups chopped kale
salt and ground black pepper to taste
crushed red pepper

Directions

1 Combine vegetable broth, onion, garlic, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2 Stir in kale. Cook, covered tightly and stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with more salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste.