Instant Pot Kale (Slow Cooker)

This easy, vegan Instant Pot kale is made with fresh kale, onions, and spices, and uses the slow cooker feature on your pressure cooker. (Traditional slow cooker directions included!)

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound kale, destemmed + roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes ((or double for spicier kale))
• 1 cup vegetable broth

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Instant Pot Directions: ---
2. 2Rinse kale and set aside.
3. 3Add olive oil to the Instant Pot. Press the sauté button. Leave the adjustable temperature setting at normal.Add onion, salt, garlic powder, and chili flakes to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender.
4. 4Press the cancel button on your Instant Pot (to turn off the sauté function). Press slow cook button until the temperature setting reads less.Add the kale and broth. Cover the Instant Pot with a glass lid. Adjust the timer to 3 hours using the - and + buttons.
5. 5After 3 hours, stir the kale. If your kale isn't as tender as you like it, continue slow cooking for another 30 minutes.Serve warm.
6. 6Make Ahead + Leftovers: Store in the fridge and use within 3-4 days.Freeze: Portion into small airtight containers (like freezer bags) and freeze for up to 1 year.
7. 7--- Slow Cooker Directions: ---
8. 8Rinse kale and set aside.
9. 9Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion, salt, garlic powder, and chili flakes to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender.
10. 10Add the onions to a slow cooker basin. Add kale and broth. Cook on low for about 3 hours.Serve warm.
11. 11Make Ahead + Leftovers: Store in the fridge and use within 3-4 days.Freeze: Portion into small airtight containers (like freezer bags) and freeze for up to 1 year.