Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 head standard or Italian Toscano kale (rinsed well and ribs removed)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ cup red bell pepper (thinly sliced )
- ½ cup red onion (sliced)
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 tablespoon water
- fresh lemon juice (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
- fresh ground pepper (to taste)
Instruction
- Rinse kale very thoroughly to remove grit.
- On a cutting board, cut out the kale ribs (the hard center line). Discard the ribs.
- Chop the kale coarsely, then set aside for later.
- Place a skillet over medium heat.
- In the skillet, add 1 teaspoon olive oil.
- Add pine nuts and brown for approximately 90 seconds, or until slightly golden.
- Carefully take out approximately ½ tablespoon of the pine nuts, and place on paper towels to drain off grease. Set aside for later.
- In the skillet with the pine nuts, add garlic, and saute for approximately 60 seconds.
- In the skillet, add bell pepper (if using) and saute for 60 seconds.
- Add in the red onion, and the oregano. Toss to coat the onions for 60 seconds.
- Add in kale and 1 tablespoon water.
- Saute approximately 2 to 3 minutes, or until the kale has just wilted and the water has evaporated.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with a small amount of lemon juice.
- To serve, garnish with reserved pine nuts.