Sauteed Kale with Sesame Seed Crunch

This stuff is good! I love sauteed kale, and when a friend recommended the sesame seed crunch, I knew it was going to be a hit. It really heightens the taste element, those little seeds pack quite the flavor punch when they're mashed.

 

1 bundle kale, deribbed and torn into bite size pieces

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

Juice of 1/2 lime/lemon

4 tablespoons black sesame seeds

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Using a mortar and pestle grind the black seseame seeds and salt until it becomes paste-like.

Heat the oil and red pepper flakes in a pan, once hot, add the kale and saute until it wilts down, about a minute. Add in the garlic and continue to saute for another minute. Remove from heat and toss with the juice of 1/2 a lime/lemon and the sesame salt paste, mix until incorporated. Sprinkle a few sesame seeds over top before serving. Yummm!