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Weight Watchers Lemon Garlic Kale

Nesting Lane
This healthy side dish is super quick and easy, and ready in just 16 minutes. This one skillet dish, is low calorie, low carb, vegetarian, gluten free and low sodium.
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Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

Large Skillet
Paper Towels
Large Serving Platter

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

2 Points (2022/2024 Plan)
MyWW Points: 5 Green Plan
5 WW Smart Points
We are not associated with Weight Watchers/WW in any way. Double check points on their official calculator.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 83gCalories: 121.7kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2.1gFat: 11.1gSaturated Fat: 1.3gSodium: 3.1mgFiber: 1.4gSugar: 1.3g
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