Best 9 Kale With Garlic And Raisins Recipes

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Kale, with its dark, leafy greens, is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It pairs wonderfully with the savory, aromatic flavors of garlic and the sweet, chewy texture of raisins. This combination of ingredients creates a wholesome and flavorful dish that is sure to delight your taste buds. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy side dish or a hearty main course, this recipe for kale with garlic and raisins is sure to satisfy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUTEED KALE WITH GARLIC



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 5 sliced garlic cloves in 1/4 cup olive oil in a pot over medium-low heat until sizzling, 1 minute. Add 1 pound chopped kale and stir until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Increase the heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until tender, 5 minutes.

KALE WITH GOLDEN RAISINS AND PINE NUTS



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Mix lemony kale with a sweet-and-spicy pine nut mixture.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2 bunches black kale, leaves and stems separated and chopped
Kosher salt
Juice of 1/2 lemon

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.

ROASTED KALE, GOLDEN RAISINS, AND GARLIC



Roasted Kale, Golden Raisins, and Garlic image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Holidays & Events     Thanksgiving Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

Kale leaves (stems removed)
Golden raisins
Thinly sliced garlic
Extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss kale, raisins, and garlic with oil and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast until kale darkens slightly and raisins plump up, about 12 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

EASY GARLIC KALE



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Kale is supposed to have cancer-fighting properties. I love it, but my husband hates it. Cooking it this way is the only way he'll eat it.

Provided by WHIRLEDPEAS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 bunch kale
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • Soak kale leaves in a large bowl of water until dirt and sand begin to fall to the bottom, about 2 minutes. Lift kale from the bowl without drying the leaves and immediately remove and discard stems. Chop the kale leaves into 1-inch pieces.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until sizzling, about 1 minute. Add kale to the skillet and place a cover over the top.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally with tongs, until kale is bright green and slightly tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 48.3 mg

KALE WITH GARLIC AND CRANBERRIES



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Side     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Kale     Winter     Healthy     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds kale (preferably Russian Red), stems and center ribs discarded and leaves coarsely torn
1 tablespoon minced garlic
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Cook kale in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water (1 1/2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water), uncovered, until almost tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately transfer kale to an ice bath to stop cooking. When kale is cool, drain but do not squeeze.
  • Cook garlic in oil in same pot over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add kale, dried cranberries, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and cook, tossing frequently with tongs, until kale is heated through and tender, 4 to 6 minutes.

GARLIC KALE



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A delicious, garlicky way to cook the underused, antioxidant rich kale!

Provided by Demara

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 bunch kale
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Tear the kale leaves into bite-size pieces from the thick stems; discard the stems.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the kale and continue cooking and stirring until the kale is bright green and wilted, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 48.8 mg

KALE WITH GARLIC AND RAISINS



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup golden raisins
1 cup warm cider
2 bunches kale
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Place the raisins in the cider and allow to soak about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, rinse and drain the kale. Remove any very heavy stems, and chop the kale coarsely.
  • Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet. Add garlic and saute over medium heat until barely golden. Add the kale and stir-fry over medium heat until it begins to wilt, about five minutes.
  • Stir in the raisins and the cider. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until the kale is just tender, about five minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir in the cider vinegar. Serve at once or set aside for up to 30 minutes, then reheat briefly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 142, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 256 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams

GREEN KALE WITH RAISINS & TOASTED PINE NUTS



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Nice combination of kale, raisins & pine nuts. I sometimes add a hint of cinnamon. Loaded with iron.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3/4 lb green kale, washed, stems removed, and shredded
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups water
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup raisins
salt & pepper

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.

KALE WITH WALNUTS AND RAISINS



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This is a nice recipe for a Nutritarian eating style. It works equally well with other greens like chard or collard greens. You can reduce prep time by using frozen kale and jarred garlic.

Provided by Anne Sainz

Categories     Greens

Time 50m

Yield 7 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs kale, de-stemmed and chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium chickpeas
8 garlic cloves, minced
4 mushrooms, halved and sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped, toasted if desired
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon oil (to coat pan) (optional)

Steps:

  • Remove the center stem from the kale and discard. Wash and chop kale leaves and set aside. If you don't know how to remove the stems from kale, Google: remove kale stems.
  • Combine kale with raisins and chickpeas and set aside.
  • Chop garlic, mushrooms and walnuts. Combine with pepper flakes and set aside.
  • Coat large frying pan or dutch oven (at least 5 quarts) with oil. Add the garlic mixture and sauté for 30 seconds, adding small amount of sherry if needed to prevent sticking.
  • Add the remaining sherry, raisins, chickpeas and as much kale as you can fit in the pan. Cover and allow the kale to wilt down. Mix well, continuing to add kale until all has been added.
  • Cook until kale is tender, adding small amounts of water if needed to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 86.6, Carbohydrate 66.2, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 16.9, Protein 18.9

Tips:

- Use fresh kale for the best flavor and texture. If using curly kale, remove the tough stems before cooking. - To save time, use pre-washed kale or pre-cut kale. - Add other vegetables to the dish, such as chopped carrots, celery, or bell peppers. - Use a variety of raisins, such as golden raisins, black raisins, or Thompson raisins. - For a sweeter dish, add more raisins or a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup. - For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a chopped chili pepper. - Serve kale with garlic and raisins as a side dish, or use it as a topping for salads, sandwiches, or wraps.

Conclusion:

Kale with garlic and raisins is a simple but flavorful dish that is packed with nutrients. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals, and it can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a topping for other dishes. With its slightly bitter flavor and sweet raisins, kale with garlic and raisins is a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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