Braised Kale with Chilli & Chickpeas | Recipes | Harris Farm Markets

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using water with seasoning can reduce costs.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Collard greens are often more affordable.

Heat a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil in a pot.

Add sliced garlic, red chili, and a good pinch of salt and grinding of black pepper to the pot.

Caramelize the sliced ingredients in the pot.

Chop the kale by running a knife over it.

Add the chopped kale to the pot with about half a cup of water.

Cook for about 5 minutes, checking for tenderness by tasting a bit of kale.

Once tender, add half a can of chickpeas and a big squeeze of lemon juice to the pot.

Plate the dish to serve.

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