GREEN KALE WITH RAISINS & TOASTED PINE NUTS

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Nice combination of kale, raisins & pine nuts. I sometimes add a hint of cinnamon. Loaded with iron.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3/4 lb green kale, washed, stems removed, and shredded
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups water
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup raisins
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • To toast the pine nuts place them on a cookie sheet in a 325°F oven for about 5 minutes, be careful they burn easily.
  • Bring water to boil in a skillet with a tight fitting lid, add kale and cook for approximately 5 minutes of until the kale is just tender, drain& set aside.
  • Rinse out the skillet, dry, add olive oil and heat over medium heat, add garlic and saute for 30 seconds, add raisins and stir for about 30 seconds.
  • The raisins should be glossy and slightly puffed.
  • Add kale, stir, season and saute until heated through.
  • Garnish with the pine nuts and serve.

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