You are going to love this super simple roasted kale recipe that makes a perfect main or side dish. Number one it only takes minutes to throw together and number two it cooks in just 15 min so you will have yummy kale in your tummy before you know it. I have been a kale lover well before it became the trendy thing to do. I mean what is there not to love! Kale is one of the worlds most nutrient dense foods due to its high nutrient load and the fact that it’s super low in calories (1 cup contains only 33). The vitamins you will find in kale include A, K, C, B6, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Potassium and Magnesium. It even gives you a dose of the omega-3 fatty acid alpha linolenic acid. I love getting my vitamins through food vs. supplements and eating kale a few times a week is a great way to do that. If you eat a large amount of greens weekly its a good idea to add one raw Brazil nut to your diet daily which supports normal iodine levels an may in turn support a healthy thyroid. Enjoy!
- 1 bunch kale
- ½ lemon
- 5 cloves garlic
- sprinkle of garlic powder (optional)
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup pepitas
- Wash kale and remove leaves from stems.
- Chop garlic.
- Wash and cut lemon in half.
- On a baking sheet lay kale out and sprinkle with garlic and pepitas.
- Pour olive oil over kale.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder (if you prefer a stronger garlic flavor) and sea salt.
- Bake at 435 degrees for 15 min. Toss a few times to evenly cook.
- Remove from oven, plate and squeeze lemon juice on top.