Dinner Tonight: Kale And Chickpea Pasta Recipe

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   Lay the greens flat on a cutting board and cut away the ribs from the leaves, then stack the leaves and slice crosswise into thin ribbons. Transfer to a colander and rinse well. Discard the ribs.

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   In a large skillet with a cover, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook gently until the onion is soft and beginning to turn golden. Add the chickpeas and cook for an additional minute, then add the greens, in batches if necessary as it wilts, stirring often. There should be ample moisture clinging to the leaves to allow them to steam slightly. Once all the greens are added, cover, turn the heat to very low, and allow to gently wilt into tenderness, 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and stir in the lemon juice off the heat.

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   In the meantime, bring a large pot of salty water to boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water.

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   Combine the greens and pasta and stir to combine, adding pasta water or olive oil and tossing as needed to keep the dish moist and saucy. Top with pine nuts and serve with Parmesan cheese.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.