Sautéed Kale with Pecans

Kale is one of those foods that it takes effort for me to enjoy. I never jumped on the kale chip bandwagon and steamed kale just tastes too bland. Add some butter, maple syrup, and pecans though and now we’re talking.

I like this because it’s a simple, fast and delicious side dish. The less you wilt the kale the more vibrant the flavor and texture of it will be.

I like pecans to add a nice crunch factor but you could really swap in any nuts or even croutons.

Sautéed Kale with Pecans

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 7 minutes

Ingredients(Makes 2 servings):

• 1 1/2 Tablespoons butter
• 2 1/2 cups loose leaf cut kale
• 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• pinch of nutmeg
• 3 Tablespoons chopped pecans

Method:

1. Heat the butter in a sauté pan over medium heat.
2. Add in the kale and toss it in the melted butter. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the kale turns a deeper green and begins to wilt.
3. Add in the salt, nutmeg, maple syrup, and pecans and toss together until mixed.
4. Return to the stove for 20-30 seconds to heat. Serve hot.

Suddenly eating your vegetables isn’t so hard.