Kale and Beans

An original kale recipe concocted by my husband...with less than a five-minute cooking time!


8-10 whole leaves kale
2 T butter
2 T olive oil
3-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt and pepper
1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced
1/2 - 1 can great northern or garbanzo beans

Wash and pat dry the kale.
Chop the kale into desired lengths (you can leave it in larger chunks as the heating will shrink its size).
In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil.
Add chopped kale and cloves into the skillet.
Add salt and pepper as well as additional spices, according to taste (cayenne pepper is a household favorite).
Mix kale and seasonings, cover for 1-2 minutes.
Add great northern or garbanzo beans and diced carrots.
Mix again, until the kale has wilted, but still having full green color (be mindful not to overcook).

Serves 2 -- pair with polenta, couscous or rice.