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sauteed kale with toasted pine nuts

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

I grew up loving kale, as well as spinach, but I always ate them with vinegar--nothing else, just vinegar. I didn't realize there were so many other ways to prepare kale. Here is one of them. Recipe from: Kate and Scott Fogarty Photo source: Brian Finke

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For sauteed kale with toasted pine nuts

  • 4 bunch
    kale (about 2 pounds)
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 1 lg
    red onion, chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/3 c
    pine nuts, toasted

How To Make sauteed kale with toasted pine nuts

  • 1
    Fold each kale leaf in half lengthwise and cut away the stem along crease. Tear leaves coarsely. Can be done as much as one day ahead: pack kale into resealable plastic bags and chill.
  • 2
    In a heavy large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until onion is soft, about 6 minutes. Add half of kale, packing slightly. Cook until kale wilts, tossing often, 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining kale and half of pine nus. Toss untl kale is just tender and still bright green, about 3 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining toasted pine nuts and serve.
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