Cashew Free Sautéed Greens with Pine Nuts & Olive Oil
Leafy greens have never looked this good. Kale and Swiss chard come together in a hot skillet with fragrant garlic, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and good extra-virgin olive oil for a side dish that feels both rustic and a little bit fancy. The chard stems get a head start so everything finishes perfectly tender, and a final squeeze of lemon juice brightens the whole pan right before serving. Toasted pine nuts scattered over the top add a buttery crunch that makes this feel genuinely complete — no other nuts needed, and none hiding in the background. For anyone navigating tree nut sensitivities, this recipe is naturally built around pine nuts as the only nut in play, so there's no swapping or substituting required. It pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or a simple bowl of pasta, but honestly it's satisfying enough to eat straight from the skillet.
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch kale (about 8 oz), stems removed, leaves roughly torn
- 1 bunch swiss chard (about 8 oz), stems thinly sliced, leaves roughly torn
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and toast, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
- 2
Add 2 tbsp of the olive oil to the same skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 2 minutes. Watch closely, as the garlic can brown quickly.
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