It’s spring, it’s finally spring, and the kale is abloom!
1/2 pound kale flowers, stems and leaflets
1 Tbsp. (or so) of butter
Juice from half a lemon
Splash of white wine or sherry
Pinch of salt
Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, and melt the butter (not oil, please). Once the butter is melted, give the cleaned and prepped kale (flowers, stems and leaflets) one last rinse. Then, add the whole lot (still wet) to the pan. The kale should be moist enough for the sauté, but don’t hesitate to add a splash of water or chicken broth if the pan starts to dry.
Sauté over medium-high heat for a few minutes, until the leaves wilt and the stems are fork tender.
Add the lemon juice and a splash of wine (not too much — a tablespoon or two is probably perfect), sauté the kale for a moment longer, and then serve it while still hot.
That’s it! Very very simple, and extremely tasty. After all, it’s lemon, butter and wine. What’s not to like!
Recipe adapted from outlawgarden.com