This recipe is surprisingly simple and delicious and is a great option for a healthy snack or served as a side dish! It became one of our new favorite go-to recipes. We served it with our filet as seen on our Whole30 Challenge: Day 6. Click to read more!
INGREDIENTS:
2 large bunches of kale
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves of garlic, minced
½ tsp sea salt, seasoned to taste
½ tsp black pepper, seasoned to taste
STEPS:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Wash kale and pat dry thoroughly to remove water.
Remove and discard thick stems and centers from kale. Chop/tear kale leaves.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the garlic.
Add the chopped kale and coat evenly in the olive oil/garlic mixture for a brief minute. Add the salt and ground pepper. (Note: Only cook for only about 1 minute or so as the majority of the cooking will be in the oven.)
Remove the kale from the heat and lay the kale in a single layer on a cooking sheet so that it roasts evenly. Season with a little more salt and pepper.
Bake the kale in the oven for about 10-13 minutes until leaves are tender and the edges are crisp and just slightly browned.
TIP:
If you're in a hurry, you can also skip steps 4 and 5 to bypass sautéing the garlic and kale. Just coat the kale in olive oil (or spray on Avocado Oil Spray), season with sea salt, and place in oven!