Wilted Kale with Cherries
Serves 4
Time 15 min
Cherries add a touch of sweetness to thinly sliced kale quickly wilted in apple juice. It's an unexpected pairing but the flavors blend well to make a filling vegetarian side dish.
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Ingredients
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup apple juice, divided
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and quartered
- 1 large bunch kale (about 3/4 pound), stems and tough ribs removed, leaves thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts
Method
Heat a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shallots and cook until they just start to stick to the pan, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add 1/4 cup apple juice and cook 2 minutes longer.
Stir in cherries, remaining apple juice and kale.
Cover and reduce heat to medium.
Cook 3 to 4 minutes or just until kale is wilted.
Remove from heat and stir in walnuts.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 170 calories (50 from fat), 6g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 29g carbohydrates (4g dietary fiber, 9g sugar), 7g protein.
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Ingredients
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup apple juice, divided
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and quartered
- 1 large bunch kale (about 3/4 pound), stems and tough ribs removed, leaves thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts