Fried cavolo nero

Name: Fried cavolo nero
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: Italian recipes
Ingredients: 300g cavolo nero; 50ml olive oil

Published: 30 Sep 11
Updated: 18 Mar 24

This fried cavolo nero recipe provides the perfect side dish to a roast, stew or casserole.

Or, for an indulgent twist, try this cavolo nero dish topped with a garlicky beurre noisette.

Easy
October 2011

Test kitchen approved

Serves 6
Ready in 15 minutes

This fried cavolo nero recipe provides the perfect side dish to a roast, stew or casserole.

Or, for an indulgent twist, try this cavolo nero dish topped with a garlicky beurre noisette.

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Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 68kcals
Fat: 6.4g (0.9g saturated)
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrates: 1.9g (1.9g sugars)
Fibre: 1.6g
Salt: none

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Ingredients

300g cavolo nero
50ml olive oil

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Method

If the cavolo nero leaves are large (bigger than the size of your hands), you’ll need to remove the stalks and blanch them. To remove the stalks, hold the leaves with one hand, then pull out the stalk from the centre and discard, retaining all of the leaf.
Slice the leaves into strips about 1cm wide. To blanch them, cook in a saucepan of boiling water (with a good pinch of salt) or vegetable stock for 2-3 minutes or until just beginning to wilt, then drain well.
Add the oil to the saucepan, turn the heat to high, then add the cavolo nero. Season, then cook for a couple of minutes, tossing frequently, until tender. Serve immediately.