Kale with Panfried Walnuts

Ingredients

• 3 pounds kale, stems and center ribs discarded
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (3 1/2 ounces)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Directions

1. Tear kale into large pieces, then cook in a large pot of well-salted boiling water, uncovered, until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain kale, and, when cool enough to handle, press out excess liquid.
2. Cook walnuts in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook, stirring, until very fragrant, about 1 minute. Add kale and salt and pepper to taste and cook, tossing, until heated through.
3. Serve kale warm or at room temperature.
4. Josmeyer Les Folastries Gewürztraminer '05