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Cavolo Nero with chilli and garlic

If you want a simple and healthy side-dish for grilled or fried meat or fish - this is a recipe to try!  Cavolo Nero with chilli and garlic is ready 5 minutes. You can make this recipe with other types of cabbage too - such as curly kale, Savoy, swiss chard, spring greens or even spinach!
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head Cavolo nero
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 red chilli medium hot

Method
 

  1. Clean the cabbage leaves, remove the stalks and slice into 2cm wide strips.
  2. Thinly slice the onions and garlic. De-seed the chilli.
  3. Heat the oil in a pan and soften the onion and garlic, then add the chillies and fry for a further minute.
  4. Add the cabbage strips, sauté at low temperature for about 4-5 minutes until the leaves have just wilted.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.