Sweet and sour kale is a delicious, healthy, and easy kale side dish, packed with superfood nutrients. Fresh cranberries and crunchy almonds provide antioxidant properties and wonderful flavor to this healthy dish!

This braised kale recipe is so scrumptious that it will have you craving your greens. It’s also easy to prepare, so you can whip up a fast, healthy dinner on busy weeknights. I like to serve this alongside grilled tenderloin steaks.

This sweet and sour kale recipe is delish!

Sweet & Sour Kale with Cranberries and Almonds
Serves 4-6

Sweet and Sour Kale with Cranberries and Almonds

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Cook Time 20:00 Total Time 20:00

Serves 4-6

A flavorful sweet and savory side dish

Ingredients

1 lb bag chopped kale greens
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp raw sugar
1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
sea salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

In a large stock pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add garlic and cook until it begins to turn a light golden color. Stir in broth, sugar and cider vinegar and bring to a boil on medium-high heat. Add kale greens and stir. Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove lid and add dried cranberries. Cook another 10 minutes or so until kale is softened and liquid has been reduced. Toss with almonds and serve.

by Amee Livingston