Kale with Pears and Onions
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Kale with Pears and Onions

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 Pound
    chopped kale, remove stems
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  • 3 Tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • white onion, thinly sliced
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  • medium pear, cored and thickly sliced
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  • 1/4 Teaspoon
    curry powder
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  • 1/8 Teaspoon
    nutmeg
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  • 1/2 Teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4 Teaspoon
    black pepper
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Directions
1.
Cook kale in a large pot of boiling, lightly salted water until bright green and wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain, cool 10 minutes, and squeeze out excess liquid.
2.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, about 6 to 7 minutes.
3.
Stir in pear and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
4.
Add curry and nutmeg and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5.
Add kale and salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Net Carbs: 11 grams, Fiber: 2.8 grams, Protein: 2.8 grams, Fat: 7.6 grams, Calories: 123. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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