This is a delicious and easy side that complements chicken and turkey particularly well.

Ingredients:
1 tbsp. coconut or olive oil
2 cups of kale, chopped
3 cups of fresh spinach
¼ cup dried cranberries
2 tbsp. sliced almonds
1-2 tbsp. water
Optional: crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese

Directions:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add kale with 1 tablespoon of water.  Cook, stirring frequently, until the kale has softened, 3 – 4 minutes.
• Add cranberries and continue to cook 2 – 3 more minutes.
• Add spinach.  If the kale is starting to stick add another tablespoon of water.  Stir and cook until the spinach is wilted.
• Stir in almonds, and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• If you are adding in the optional cheese, sprinkle over the top and serve!

Allowances: makes 4 servings
Count each serving as 1 fat and 1 fruit.  If using cheese, count a 1oz. serving as 1 protein.

Recipe courtesy of The Paleo Mom