Instant Pot Tomato Braised Kale - How to Cook Kale Greens in an Instant Pot
Instant Pot Tomato Braised Kale is a healthy side dish that takes just minutes to make. Braising the kale with tomatoes and onions gives it a tender texture. Follow these simple instructions for how to cook kale greens in an instant pot.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 minute min
Total Time16 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: braised kale with tomatoes, how to cook kale greens in an instant pot, instant pot tomato braised kale, italian kale
Servings: 6
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Barbara
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup broth, vegetable or chicken
- 14.5 oz. stewed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 lb, kale washed and chopped
In an electric pressure cooker or instant pot, heat olive oil on saute mode. Add sliced onions and saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until they begin to soften but not brown.
Add all remaining ingredients to the pressure cooker insert.
Cover and seal the lid to lock position.
Set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 1 minute cook time.
Let pressure release using the natural release method.
- We buy our kale pre-washed and cut in the refrigerator section. You could buy a bunch of kale. If so, be sure to wash away any sand and then removed the woody stems.
- You can use whatever kind of broth you have on hand. We used vegetable broth, but chicken would be perfect. Whatever you use, get the low sodium version.
- For smaller chunks of tomatoes, use a tool like this meat grinder to break them up.
- Stewed tomatoes are found in the canned food aisle. If you have regular canned diced tomatoes on hand, those will work too. Do not drain.
- You can use fresh minced garlic or canned minced garlic.
- If you are sensitive to spicy foods, leave out the red pepper flakes. Or add more if you like it spicier.
- The pressure cooker insert will seem really full. Just push down the kale. It will cook down a lot.
- Use the natural pressure release method for this recipe.
- Love kale? Try Kale with Mushrooms!
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7754IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 2mg