Tacos
Garlicky Greens Taco
Sautéed kale and broccoli rabe make a generous green filling for warm corn tortillas. Fresh goat cheese, avocado and lime soften the garlic and the greens’ pleasantly bitter edge.
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Cook time
- 20 minutes
- Serves
- 4 servings, 8 large or 16 small tacos
Estimated total time: 35 minutes.

Let’s make it.
Prepare the greens.
Wash the kale and broccoli rabe well and drain. Remove tough kale stems and woody broccoli rabe ends, then chop into pieces that will fit comfortably in a taco. Massage the kale with the olive oil and a small pinch of salt for about 1 minute, until the leaves begin to soften.
Sauté in batches.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a manageable portion of kale and broccoli rabe, placing thicker stems in the pan first. Cook, tossing regularly, until wilted, tender and browned in spots, about 6–10 minutes per batch. If the stems are still firm, add a splash of water and cover briefly, then uncover and let the water evaporate. Repeat with the remaining greens.
Add the garlic.
Return all the cooked greens to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the grated garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Season with pepper and additional salt to taste.
Warm and assemble.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for about 20–30 seconds per side, until flexible. Divide the greens among them, cutting any long stems shorter for 4-inch tortillas. Finish with goat cheese, avocado slices and a generous squeeze of lime. Divide the avocado equally among the four servings.
From the kitchen
- For a milder broccoli rabe flavor, blanch it in boiling water for 2 minutes and drain well before sautéing.
- Add the garlic near the end so it flavors the greens without scorching.
- Use Original or Turmeric corn tortillas, or make smaller tacos with the listed 4-inch Street Taco option.
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