Name: Sauteed Kale and Grape Tomato
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 2-6 cloves garlic, minced (I used 6 for extra garlicky greens); ¾ lb kale stems removed, washed and chopped (200g); 1 cup grape tomato (about 150g); 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; ½ tsp kosher salt or to taste; ¼ tsp black pepper or to taste; ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for a little bit of heat); 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

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Sauteed Kale and Grape Tomato

Simple, colorful, and delicious

Total Time20

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
2-6 cloves garlic, minced (I used 6 for extra garlicky greens)
¾ lb kale stems removed, washed and chopped (200g)
1 cup grape tomato (about 150g)
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
½ tsp kosher salt or to taste
¼ tsp black pepper or to taste
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for a little bit of heat)
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

Instructions

Prep the kale and tomatoes

Wash the kale: fill a large deep bowl, basin or pot. Swish vigorously in the water to dislodge and dirt, weed seeds, or pests. They will sink to the bottom of the water. Be sure your kale doesn't sit in the bottom of the water. Make it deep enough or wash in batches. Remove from water and strain, does not need to be dry. Remove stems from leaves by pulling through your hands or using a knife to trim them out. Rough chop the kale leaves.
Rinse off the grape tomatoes and slice in half lengthwise

Toast the pine nuts

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. As a substitute you could use toasted chopped walnuts.

Cook

Saute the garlic. In a large deep skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute for about 1 minute until fragrant.
(You will need a large skillet to fit the kale before it wilts and have room to stir around to aid in wilting) Get a small amount of water ready nearby just in case you need a tablespoon or so for the next step.
Add the chopped kale to the skillet. Saute for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the kale is wilted but still bright green. Do not let your garlic burn. If you find that is is sticking to the bottom of your pan you can add a small amount of water to the pan to aid in the steaming and wilting of the kale. Just let this extra water cook off as you stir and steam the kale.
Once the kale is wilted, add the halved grape tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until they start to soften.

Season your dish

Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the tomato and kale mixture, and season with salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.