Kale With Pine Nuts And Shredded Parmesan Food

SHREDDED KALE SALAD WITH PINE NUTS, CURRANTS, AND PARMESAN RECIPE

Steps:

• Place currants and balsamic vinegar in medium microwave-safe bowl and cook in the microwave for 30 seconds to plump up the currants. Whisk in the honey. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss the kale and pine nuts. Add the dressing with the currants to the shredded kale, little by little, until adequately dressed. Spoon out the currants if you have dressing left over. Return salad to refrigerator for at least 20 minutes and up to overnight to soften kale leaves. Serve, topped with grated parmesan.

KALE WITH GOLDEN RAISINS AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the raisins, pine nuts, red pepper flakes and garlic. Cook, swirling the skillet occasionally, until the pine nuts are toasted, about 2 minutes. Remove the ingredients from the oil with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add the kale stems to the skillet and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the kale leaves in batches, stirring to wilt each batch. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water, cover and cook, stirring once, until tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and the reserved pine nut mixture. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt.

KALE AND PINE NUT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the kale in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and some salt. Toss the kale in the dressing and let sit at room temperature to soften.
• Before serving, check the seasoning and add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Top with the toasted pine nuts.

KALE SALAD WITH PINE NUTS, CURRANTS & PARMESAN

Steps:

• Place currants in small bowl; add 5 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar. Let soak overnight. Drain currants.
• Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, honey, oil, and salt in large bowl. Add kale, currants, and pine nuts; toss to coat.
• Let marinate 20 minutes at room temperature, tossing occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese shavings over salad and serve.

GREEN KALE WITH RAISINS & TOASTED PINE NUTS

Steps:

• To toast the pine nuts place them on a cookie sheet in a 325°F oven for about 5 minutes, be careful they burn easily.
• Bring water to boil in a skillet with a tight fitting lid, add kale and cook for approximately 5 minutes of until the kale is just tender, drain& set aside.
• Rinse out the skillet, dry, add olive oil and heat over medium heat, add garlic and saute for 30 seconds, add raisins and stir for about 30 seconds.
• The raisins should be glossy and slightly puffed.
• Add kale, stir, season and saute until heated through.
• Garnish with the pine nuts and serve.

QUICK SAUTéED KALE WITH TOASTED PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Fold each kale leaf lengthwise in half; cut stem away along crease. Tear leaves coarsely. DO AHEAD: Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Pack kale into resealable plastic bags and chill.
• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sautéuntil onion is soft, about 6 minutes. Add half of kale, packing slightly. Cook until kale wilts, tossing often, 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining kale and half of pine nuts. Toss until kale is just tender and still bright green, about 3 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining toasted pine nuts and serve.

KALE WITH PINE NUTS AND SHREDDED PARMESAN

Steps:

• Toast pine nuts in a skillet over low heat until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place kale in the melted butter and cook until tender, 10 minutes.
• Toss cooked kale with vinegar in a serving bowl; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

KALE WITH PINE NUTS AND SHREDDED PARMESAN

Steps:

• Toast pine nuts in a skillet over low heat until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place kale in the melted butter and cook until tender, 10 minutes.
• Toss cooked kale with vinegar in a serving bowl; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.