Seared Hearts of Palm with Lemon & Dill

I've wanted to make a Hearts of Palm dish for a very long time and this was well worth the wait. This recipe is super simple, easy to prepare and budget friendly costing only around $7. Most importantly, it is absolutely full of amazing flavors.

Cook time: 25 Minutes

Makes: 2 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 jar of hearts of palm - drain and slice them into 1 inch pieces. Use a paper or kitchen towel to pat them dry. *You must pat them dry to prevent sticking while cooking.

• 1/2 a leek chopped cleaned, rinsed and drained

• 1 bunch of kale chopped

• 3 tbs of fresh dill chopped

• 1 garlic clove minced

• 4 tbs of extra virgin olive oil for cooking

• Fresh lemon juice

• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. First place a large skillet over medium heat and add in 2 tbs of oil.

2. Next and in the leeks and cook for about 5 minutes.

3. Then add in the kale and cover with a lid to allow the kale to wilt and steam for 3-4 minutes.

4. Add salt and pepper to taste and remove from the pan.

5. Now raise the pan to medium high heat and add in 1 tbs of extra virgin olive oil, garlic and the hearts of palm.

6. Let the hearts of palm cook for 2-3 minutes before flipping.

7. Next add in the fresh dill and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

8. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with the kale.