Simple Wilted Kale

When I started working with my nutritionist back in May, she challenged me to eat WAY more greens than I had been. One that she always, always, always recommended to me was kale. I fulfilled my greens-overdose with ones I already liked, such as broccoli and asparagus, while slowly incorporating new favorites such as green beans, spinach and zucchini. Finally, I got around to the winter green that is kale. And, success - I liked it! I decided to make it like I do my spinach. Simply sauteeing some garlic and shallot in olive oil, then adding the leafy greens.

Grocery List:

• 2-3 stalks of kale
• 1 shallot, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• balsamic vinegar

Friends, meet kale. Kale, meet friends.


Friends, remove kale from stem and tear it up like so.


In a skillet, heat your oil and roast your shallot, followed by your garlic.


Once nice and fragrant, throw in your kale then drizzle in some balsamic vinegar. Cover and let wilt - about 5 minutes.


That's it, simple and easy! Sweet, tangy and a just a little crunchy. This was served with a balsamic glazed pork tenderloin over mashed cauliflower.


Coming soon, a kale gratin and some kale chips.....