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Caldo Verde
Recipes
Caldo Verde
4 servings
40 minutes total (Active 10 minutes)

Ingredients

  • 3-4 links Italian sausage
  • 1 (32-oz) container reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 large potatoes, chopped
  • 1 lb kale

Steps

  1. Heat medium stock pot on medium. Cut sausage into ½-inch pieces and cook 4-5 minutes or until golden brown; add broth and chopped potatoes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 18-20 minutes or until potatoes begin to soften.
  2. Stir in kale; cook 10-12 more minutes or until kale and potatoes are tender.
  3. Other Preparation Methods
  4. Bake: Preheat oven to 325°F. Remove stalks from 1 head of kale and tear into large pieces. Place kale on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Bake 15-20 minutes or until crisp. Serve immediately.
  5. Stir Fry: Remove stalks and coarsely chop 2 cups kale. In a large sauté pan combine kale with 2 tablespoons oil, sliced peppers, diced onions, sliced mushrooms, and chopped garlic; stir-fry 5-6 minutes.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 340, Total Fat 7g, Chol 10mg, Sodium 860mg, Total Carb 59g, Fiber 6g, Calc 15%, Vitamin A 320%, Vitamin C 110%, Iron 25%