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Lemon & Pine Nut Kale

Lemon & Pine Nut Kale is a simple & healthy side to any meal! It takes less than 10-minutes to prepare and the combination of lemon, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil makes kale exciting and flavourful. Enjoy this healthy green side with meat or fish. Plant-based, low-carb, keto & paleo. AIP version provided.
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Plant-Based
Servings: 2

Ingredients
 

  • 1 bunch kale, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, omit for AIP version
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Using a large stove-top pan sauté garlic in avocado oil until fragrant.
  • Add kale to pan. Use tongs to coat kale in oil and garlic. Add sea salt.
  • Once kale has wilted down, add pine nuts and allow them to toast slightly.
  • Add in lemon juice, turn off burner then finish with olive oil. Toss one last time and serve.
Keyword gluten free, grain free, healthy side, kale, leafy greens, lemon, pine nuts, soy free