KALE WITH KIWI

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Zing up some healthy kale with kiwi, ginger, garlic and lots of black pepper for a great veggie side dish.

Provided by Always Cooking Up Something

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 teaspoons coconut oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 kiwis, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
1 bunch lacinato (dinosaur) kale, washed and sliced thin
2 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds

Steps:

Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; cook and stir until garlic begins to turn color, about 3 minutes. Stir in chopped kiwi and oregano leaves and cook for another 2 minutes. Add kale; lower heat to medium and cook until kale is dark green and tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in slivered almonds and adjust seasonings to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 380.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g