How to Cook Kale: Buttered Kale with Cranberries and Pine Nuts
The kale is simply steamed and seasoned. Then dried cranberries and pine nuts are added for flavor and crunch. The sweetness of the cranberries really pairs well with the tart, savory kale.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds kale
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
Instructions
- Wash the kale in a large quantity of cold water, lifting and agitating in the water to remove any and all sand and grit. Shake off as much water as possible and shred the kale coarsely, discarding the tough stems. Place in a large pot with whatever water still clings to the leaves. Add salt and pepper. Cover and cook until tender, about 20 - 25 minutes.
- Drain the cooked kale and mix in the butter. Add in the dried cranberries and pine nuts.
Notes
- The pine nuts taste even better in this recipe if they are toasted. Just place them in a pan on medium high heat and dry fry them for a few minutes until they are a bit brown on the sides. Watch carefully to make sure they don't burn.
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 58mgPotassium: 814mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 15108IUVitamin C: 182mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 3mg
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