Closely related

I've started experimenting with a vegetable that is closely related to spinach:  kale.  I've found that you can treat kale in similiar ways as you treat spinach.  One of the recipes that I've successfully made was a sauteed kale.  You will find that recipe below.

Sauteed Kale

EVOO
3 cloves garlic, smashed
a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes
2 bunches kale, stems removed and cut into 1/2 inch lengths (remember that kale shrinks just like spinach does, so it might seem like a lot at first)
salt
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

1. Coat a large saute pan with EVOO and add the garlic cloves and crushed red pepper.  Bring the pan to a medium heat and cook the garlic until it gets golden and very aromatic.  Don't let it burn!! Remove the garlic and discard.  You are simply seasoning the oil and pepper flakes.

2. Add the kale and stir to coat with the oil.  Season with salt and add the chicken stock.  Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. 

3. Uncover and stir to make sure the kale is cooked evenly.  Let the liquid evaporate.  Sprinkle with sherry vinegar at end.

4. Serve immediately.  Tastes best when it is HOT!

All of this kale yielded......

This much kale after it was cooked.