Kale with Panfried Walnuts
A healthy and flavorful side dish featuring tender kale tossed with golden pan-toasted walnuts and aromatic garlic. The combination creates a perfect balance of textures and nutty flavors.
Ingredients
- •3 pounds kale, stems and center ribs discarded
- •1 cup chopped walnuts
- •3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- •2 cloves garlic
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Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Tear kale into large pieces, then cook in a large pot of well-salted boiling water, uncovered, until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain kale, and, when cool enough to handle, press out excess liquid.
10 min
- 2.
Cook walnuts in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook, stirring, until very fragrant, about 1 minute. Add kale and salt and pepper to taste and cook, tossing, until heated through.
8 min
- 3.
Serve kale warm or at room temperature.
1 min
- 4.
Josmeyer Les Folastries Gewürztraminer '05
