Kale with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Kale is a healthy and nutritious plant food. It’s low in calories but high in vitamins, so it’s among the most nutrient dense foods. A cup of kale contains Vitamins A, B6, C, and K, manganese, calcium, copper, potassium, magnesium and more. Kale with raisins and toasted pine nuts is my favorite kale recipe.

Kale with Raisins and Pine Nuts Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

• 2 cups water

• 3/4 pounds (6 cups) chopped kale 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/3 cup of raisins

• Salt & pepper to taste

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Directions:

1. Toast pine nuts in a small skillet and set aside.

2. Wash and strip kale from the stalks; discard stalks and roughly chop the kale.

3. Bring water to a boil in a 10x12” skillet with a tight lid.

4. Add the kale and cook covered, over high heat, stirring occasionally, until tender about 5 minutes. Remove kale and drain.

5. Dry the skillet and heat olive oil over medium heat in the skillet; lift and tilt the skillet to coat. You could use a garlic-infused olive oil instead if you're on a low-FODMAP diet.

6. Add garlic and sauté for 15 seconds (skip this if you're using garlic-infused oil). Add raisins and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add kale and stir to combine.

7. Season with a dash of salt and pepper and cover everything for another minute.

8. Garnish with the toasted pine nuts and serve.

References:

Original recipe from “Greens Glorious Greens!” by Johnna Albi and Catherine Walthers