Sautéed Kale with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Crunchy toasted pine nuts and sweet, chewy raisins elevate this simple plate of sautéed kale into a very more-ish side dish.

Kale is one o...f the most popular vegetables these days, and for good reason. It’s a notable source of iron, potassium and magnesium, and studies have linked the consumption of cruciferous vegetables like kale to lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Read more
Crunchy toasted pine nuts and sweet, chewy raisins elevate this simple plate of sautéed kale into a very more-ish side dish.

Kale is one of the most popular vegetables these days, and for good reason. It’s a notable source of iron, potassium and magnesium, and studies have linked the consumption of cruciferous vegetables like kale to lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

Prep time
2 mins
Cook time
5 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Contains
Nuts
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

3g
Protein
117kcal
Calories
9g
Total Fat
8g
Carbs
5g
Sugars
3g
Fibre
134mg
Calcium
10%
 
1mg
Iron
6%
 
38mg
Magnesium
9%
 
302mg
Potassium
6%
 
28mg
Sodium
1%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
1.7mg
Vitamin E
11%
 
35mcg
Vitamin B9
9%
 
128mcg
Vitamin A
14%
 
49mg
Vitamin C
54%
 
0.7mg
Zinc
6%
 
202mcg
Vitamin K
168%
 
0.2mg
Copper
22%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B2
15%
 
1mg
Vitamin B3
6%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B6
6%
 
79mg
Phosphorus
6%
 
Protein: 3g; Calories: 117kcal; Total Fat: 9g; Carbs: 8g; Sugars: 5g; Fibre: 3g; Calcium: 134mg (10%); Iron: 1mg (6%); Magnesium: 38mg (9%); Potassium: 302mg (6%); Sodium: 28mg (1%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 1.7mg (11%); Vitamin B9: 35mcg (9%); Vitamin A: 128mcg (14%); Vitamin C: 49mg (54%); Zinc: 0.7mg (6%); Vitamin K: 202mcg (168%); Copper: 0.2mg (22%); Vitamin B2: 0.2mg (15%); Vitamin B3: 1mg (6%); Vitamin B6: 0.1mg (6%); Phosphorus: 79mg (6%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Contains
Nuts

Ingredients

Serves 4
raisins
garlic cloves
finely diced
kale
pine nuts
toasted
juiced
red chilli flakes
optional
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Place the raisins into a bowl and cover with freshly boiled water from a kettle. Set aside to soak for 3-4 minutes, then drain.

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