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Kale with Nuts and Raisins

Kale with nuts and raisins
Makes: 4 Servings

Nuts and raisins add protein and fiber to this bright green dish.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup nuts, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or oil of your choice)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups kale (stems removed, leaves chopped)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • salt (optional, to taste)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oven to 350 °F.
  3. On a baking sheet, toast nuts for 5 minutes.
  4. Heat oil in frying pan on medium heat.
  5. Add garlic and kale to frying pan and cook for 4 minutes.
  6. Add raisins and nuts and cook for 1 minute more.
  7. Add salt to taste (optional)

Notes

Walnuts used for costing and nutrition analysis.

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Source:

Eat Smart. Be Fit.
University of Maryland Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (96g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 185
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 41 mg
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 14 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 61 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 260 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 185
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Linoleic Acid 4 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 14 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 61 mg
Potassium 260 mg
Sodium 41 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 30 mg
Phosphorus 65 mg
Selenium 7 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 34 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 10 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 67 mcg
Folate 15 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 8 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces

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I Tried Dried Cranberries with this salad instead of the raisins it made it even better.
12/03/15
I Tried Dried Cranberries with this salad instead of the raisins it made it even better.
12/03/15
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