Weight Watchers Lemon Garlic Kale Recipe. Kale is a popular vegetable that is often used in salads, but it can also be cooked.
This recipe for lemon garlic kale features a delicious and healthy combination of flavors. The lemons add a touch of tartness while the garlic provides a slight zing.
This healthy side dish is super quick and easy, and ready in just 16 minutes.
You will make it using kale, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, red bell pepper, red onion, oregano, water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
This one skillet dish, is low calorie, low carb, vegetarian, gluten free and low sodium.
Weight Watchers Points
2 Points (2022/2024 Plan)
MyWW Points: 5 Green Plan
5 WW Smart Points
Why You’ll Love This Weight Watchers Lemon Garlic Kale
Nutritious and Delicious
This recipe is packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Kale is a superfood known for its high vitamin K, A, and C content, and this dish brings out its best flavors.
Easy and Quick to Prepare
With just a few simple steps and minimal cooking time, this dish is perfect for a quick, healthy meal. From start to finish, you’ll have a tasty side dish ready in less than 20 minutes.
Perfect for Weight Watchers
At only 2 points per serving, this recipe is a fantastic option for anyone following the Weight Watchers plan. It’s satisfying without derailing your daily points allowance.
Flavorful Ingredients
The combination of garlic, red bell pepper, and red onion gives the kale a rich, savory taste. The fresh lemon juice adds a refreshing tang that brightens up the dish.
Versatile and Adaptable
Whether you enjoy it as a side dish or add it to your main course, this kale recipe pairs well with a variety of meals. You can also customize it by adding your favorite veggies or spices.
Healthy Fats
The olive oil and pine nuts provide healthy fats that are good for your heart. These ingredients not only enhance the flavor but also add a satisfying crunch to the dish.
Tips and Tricks
Prepping the Kale
Make sure to rinse the kale thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit. Removing the ribs ensures a tender texture and makes the kale easier to eat.
Toasting the Pine Nuts
Toast the pine nuts until they are slightly golden to bring out their natural oils and enhance their flavor. Be careful not to burn them, as they can turn bitter quickly.
Adding Lemon Juice
Drizzle the lemon juice over the kale just before serving. This keeps the flavor bright and fresh without making the kale soggy.
Adjusting the Seasoning
Taste the dish before adding salt and pepper. The flavors will develop as you cook, so you may need less seasoning than you think.
Customizing the Recipe
Feel free to add more vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrition. You can also sprinkle some red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat.
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Featured Ingredients
Kale
Kale is a dark, leafy green that is related to cabbage. It has become popular in recent years as a superfood because it is high in nutrients, including vitamins A, C and K, and minerals like potassium.
Kale can be eaten raw or cooked, and is versatile enough to be added to salads, soups, stir-frys or smoothies. Despite its nutritional benefits, kale does have one downside: it can be quite bitter. However, with a little preparation you can enjoy the many benefits of this nutrient-rich vegetable.
What to serve with
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Weight Watchers Lemon Garlic Kale
Ingredients
- 1 head standard or Italian Toscano kale rinsed well and ribs removed
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ cup red onion sliced
- ½ tsp oregano
- 1 tablespoon water
- fresh lemon juice to taste
- salt to taste
- fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse kale very thoroughly to remove grit.
- On a cutting board, cut out the kale ribs (the hard center line). Discard the ribs.
- Chop the kale coarsely, then set aside for later.
- Place a skillet over medium heat.
- In the skillet, add 1 teaspoon olive oil.
- Add pine nuts and brown for approximately 90 seconds, or until slightly golden.
- Carefully take out approximately ½ tablespoon of the pine nuts, and place on paper towels to drain off grease. Set aside for later.
- In the skillet with the pine nuts, add garlic, and saute for approximately 60 seconds.
- In the skillet, add bell pepper (if using) and saute for 60 seconds.
- Add in the red onion, and the oregano. Toss to coat the onions for 60 seconds.
- Add in kale and 1 tablespoon water.
- Saute approximately 2 to 3 minutes, or until the kale has just wilted and the water has evaporated.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with a small amount of lemon juice.
- To serve, garnish with reserved pine nuts.
Notes
Nutrition
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