Sauteed Kale with Pine Nuts and Cranberries

Healthy and hearty, this vegan side dish featuring kale, toasted pine nuts and chewy cranberries will quickly become one of your favorite post-holiday slim-down recipes.
Healthy and hearty, this vegan side dish featuring kale, toasted pine nuts and chewy cranberries will quickly become one of your favorite post-holiday slim-down recipes.

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Sauteed Kale with Pine Nuts and Cranberries

Serves 6

Ingredients:

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• 2/3 cup pine nuts

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• 2 tablespoons olive oil

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• 6 cups coarsely chopped kale leaves

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• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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• 1 cup dried cranberries

Directions:

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1. Place pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat. Toast, shaking skillet often, until pine nuts are light golden. Immediately remove from heat to avoid scorching them.

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2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add kale and toss to coat with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cover skillet and cook for 2 minutes.

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3. Remove cover and cook, stirring often, until kale is wilted.

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4. Add pine nuts and cranberries, tossing to combine.

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5. Serve immediately.

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