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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.
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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
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time16 minutes
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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.
    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.
  • Add all remaining ingredients to the pressure cooker insert.
    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.
  • 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. 
    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.

Notes

  • 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!

Nutrition

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