QUINOA WITH PECANS, SAUTEED KALE AND DATES

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A fast saute of kale, pecans and dates mixed with quinoa.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white quinoa
1 bunch kale
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
6 dates, coarsely chopped
Juice of 2 lemons

Steps:

  • Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the quinoa and boil for 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Strip the kale leaves from the stems and chop into bite-size pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the kale leaves and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, tossing every 2 minutes, until the kale is charred, wilted and slightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the pecans, dates, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon salt and toss to combine. Toss in the quinoa and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

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