Garlic Lover’s Sauteed Kale & Tomatoes

This Discover Cooking with California Olive Oil Recipe Contest submission comes from Jan Valdez. Jan recommends serving this kale sauté alongside salmon or grilled chicken.

Serves 4

• 1/4 cup We Olive Collection Fresh Garlic Olive Oil
• 2 bunches of curly kale, stems removed, and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in halves
• Juice of 1/2 a lemon
• Sea salt, to taste
• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Heat the garlic olive oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add the chopped kale and saute until slightly wilted, about 1 minute. Add the garlic and grape tomatoes. Saute for an additional 2 – 3 minutes until the tomatoes are soft. Add the lemon juice. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste.