Lemon Sesame Glazed Greens

1 big bunch of kale

1 T olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 lemon, zested

2 t freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 T agave nectar

1 ½ t kosher salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

½ t red pepper flakes

1 T sesame seeds

Remove any large stems* from the greens and wash them thoroughly; do so in a sink with at least 5 inches of water.  Move the leaves through the water and let the sit in the water for a few minutes – this will release all of the dirt and grit from leafy green.  Once clean, roughly chop the kale.

Heat a large skillet on medium heat.  Once hot, add the olive oil.  Add the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, agave nectar, salt and pepper.  Stir to combine.  Add the kale and sauté for 4 – 5 minutes, tossing continually.  Add the red pepper flakes and the sesame seeds.  Toss to combine.  Hit with a splash of lemon juice just before serving and serve immediately. 

(*As it is my first time buying/eating/cooking kale – I removed the whole fibrous stem but some people like it.)