Coconut and Lime Grilled Kale

My wife and I had this at a tapas place in Victoria, BC. Wow, did we love it! Here is our attempt to recreate it. If using a gas grill, use a handful of wood chips to add a smoky flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 337 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
• 2 bunches kale, leaves separated, stems discarded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat coconut milk in a saucepan over low heat until lukewarm, about 5 minutes; pour into a large glass bowl. Stir lime juice, paprika, sea salt, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes into milk until marinade is smooth.

Step 2

Place kale into marinade and press down to ensure all leaves are covered. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Step 3

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove kale from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.

Step 4

Working in batches, grill kale leaves in a single layer until edges are slightly crispy and centers are soft, 45 to 60 seconds per side.