Crispy Christmas kale

Add crispy kale to your Christmas dinner for a simple side dish that’s full of festive flavours. It’s made with cinnamon, cloves, star anise and an orange dressing

Prep:10 mins
Cook:20 mins

Serves 4
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 193
fat 12g
saturates 1g
carbs 18g
sugars 0g
fibre 1g
protein 3g
salt 0.07g

Ingredients

200g kale, chopped and any tough stalks removed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, grated
pinch of ground cloves
¼ tsp ground star anise
pinch of cinnamon
1 small orange, zested and juiced
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
100g cooked chestnuts, roughly chopped
2 tbsp sultanas

Method

Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5 and line two baking sheets with baking parchment. Put the kale in a large bowl and toss with the oil, garlic, cloves, star anise, cinnamon and plenty of seasoning. Spread the kale mixture over the prepared sheets in a single layer, then roast for 15-20 mins, tossing halfway through, until the leaves are crisp and any stalks are tender – keep a close eye on the kale, as it can catch quite quickly. Leave to cool.
Meanwhile, make the dressing. Whisk the orange zest and juice, vinegar and oil together, then stir in the chestnuts and sultanas. Toss the dressing with the kale and serve.

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