5-Ingredient Broccoli Stem And Kale Salad With Toasted Hazelnuts:

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   **PREP LEEKS**: Place a large bowl of cold water to the side. Cut the ends and then in half, longwise. Rinse under cold water from roots to top between each layer to remove large pieces of dirt. Thinly slice in half moon shapes and place in cold water bowl. Gently rinse in water (remove excess dirt). Use a slotted spoon or colander to remove from water before use.

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   Toast hazelnuts in dry pan on medium heat until skins are blistered and nuts are golden brown. Option to toast in oven. Preheat oven to 350 F, spread hazelnuts in a pan and roast for about 12-14 minutes. Once cooled, place on kitchen towel, rub skins off, and chop nuts.

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   Put sliced kale and julienned broccoli stems in a bowl. Season with salt (option a little bit of extra virgin olive oil). Massage salad with hands until softened. **This is also a must for raw kale; aids of easier digestion of the raw kale**

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   In a medium skillet, heat olive oil on med-high. Add leeks and continuously cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.

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   Add lemon juice, and season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

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   Pour dressing over salad and let it stand for 3 minutes. Toss well to coat. Add toasted hazelnuts and shave pecorino on top before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.