Sautéed Kale with Shiitake Mushrooms and Toasted Walnuts

Name: Sautéed Kale with Shiitake Mushrooms and Toasted Walnuts
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 10 oz kale; 4 oz shiitake mushrooms; 2 tbsp walnuts; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp avocado oil; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

A deeply savory side dish where tender kale and earthy mushrooms are elevated with toasted nuts and a hint of garlic.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 12 minutes. Cook: 8 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

10 oz kale
4 oz shiitake mushrooms
2 tbsp walnuts
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp avocado oil
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Remove stems from 10 oz kale and thinly slice leaves; thinly slice 4 oz shiitake mushrooms.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add kale and mushrooms, season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, and sauté for 6-7 minutes until kale is wilted and mushrooms are tender.
Step 4: Toast 2 tbsp walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until aromatic, then chop roughly.
Step 5: Remove kale mixture from heat, stir in toasted walnuts, and serve immediately while warm.