If Kale and Brussels Sprouts had a baby and then invited Fennel over for a visit then they all hung out on this cute white plate. I would call it your next best side dish - OH WAIT! That’s exactly what this is - let me introduce you to your new FAV dish. ⁣Warm Kale Brussels Sprouts and Fennel Salad⁣ ⁣

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Warm Kale Brussels Sprouts and Fennel Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 6
Author: Mary Mammoliti | Kitchen Confession 

INGREDIENTS 

• 2 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 

• 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced thinly

• 1 bunch of kale leaves, removed from stems and thinly slice into ribbons 

• 1 bulb fresh fennel, thinly sliced 

• salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes

• Juice from half of a lemon

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Hold the Brussels sprout from the stem end and thinly slice discard the stem end.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 4 to 5 minutes.

3. Add the Brussels sprouts, kale and remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sauté until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

4. Stir in the fennel and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Taste and season with salt, pepper,chili flakes, and the juice of 1/2 a lemon.

5. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy.