Name: Caramelized Fig-Onion-Kale Saute
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Ingredients: 3 tbsp butter; 10 dried mission figs (about 1 cup); 1 large onion, sliced; 2-3.5 cups chicken broth, preferably unsalted (or vegetable broth); 1/4 – 1/3 cup walnuts or sliced almonds, toasted; 1/2 – 1 bunch kale, roughly chopped; salt to taste; optional: 1 cup cooked wild rice, quinoa, or shredded chicken

Ingredients

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3 tbsp butter
10 dried mission figs (about 1 cup)
1 large onion, sliced
2-3.5 cups chicken broth, preferably unsalted (or vegetable broth)
1/4 – 1/3 cup walnuts or sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 – 1 bunch kale, roughly chopped
salt to taste
optional: 1 cup cooked wild rice, quinoa, or shredded chicken

Instructions

Melt butter in very large, deep-dish sauce pan and add onions. Caramelize for about 20-30 minutes over low heat.
Add 1 cup chicken broth and chopped figs.
Caramelize this together until broth is mostly evaporated, then add 1 more cup broth. Repeat until all chicken broth is mostly evaporated and figs and onions are dark and sweet.
With just a little broth left in the pan, mix in shredded chicken (optional) and add chopped kale and nuts. Cover and let steam for about five minutes.
Add 1/2 cup more broth if necessary, stir together, and serve.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Entree, Side Dish