Sauteed kale with shiitake mushrooms

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2 medium sized bunches green or dinosaur kale

2 tablespoons olive oil

3-4 large garlic cloves, sliced or minced

1 pint box shiitake or oyster mushrooms, tough stems removed and thinly sliced

salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste

Set a large pot of salted water to boil.

Chop the kale into bite-sized pieces. When the water boils, add the kale and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Drain the kale in a colander and rinse with cold water, then squeeze out the excess water and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot add the garlic and the mushrooms with a few pinches of salt.

Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are soft and starting to brown a bit.

Add the kale to the skillet and stir the dish to combine and warm the kale.

Taste and add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Serves 4-6