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Kale and cranberry stir-fry

A bowlful of kale leaves sits on a chopping board along with a knife.

Makes 5 servings.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1/4 cup onion (chopped)

1/4 cup dried cranberries

1 clove minced garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

6 cups kale, chopped (leaf portion, no stems)

1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (1/2 orange)

Directions

Add oil and onion to large skillet. Stir and sauté over medium-high heat until onion is clear.
Add cranberries and garlic. Continue to sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add kale. Pour orange juice over top of kale. Continue to stir-fry for about 5 minutes, until kale is wilting and hot.

Nutrition information

Serving size: 1 cup. Amount per serving: 74 calories, 2g total fat (0g saturated fat), 0mg cholesterol, 14g carbohydrates, 4g protein, 2g dietary fiber, 31mg sodium

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture