**Kale: A Leafy Green Powerhouse Transformed into a Culinary Delight**
Kale, a leafy green vegetable known for its nutritional prowess, takes center stage in this culinary exploration. Discover a medley of sweet and savory kale recipes that showcase its versatility and unlock a world of flavors. From the zesty lemon-tahini dressing in the Citrus Kale Salad to the rich and creamy Vegan Kale Alfredo Sauce, each dish highlights kale's unique characteristics. Embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the goodness of kale, whether you prefer it raw, roasted, sautéed, or blended into a refreshing smoothie.
SWEET-AND-SAVORY KALE SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate molasses, vinegar and mustard. Pouring in a steady stream, whisk in the olive oil. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. (The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance.)
- For the salad: Scatter the sweet potatoes and pearl onions on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Roast until the potatoes are tender throughout and beginning to brown, about 35 minutes, tossing halfway through. Transfer to a large bowl to cool slightly.
- Add the apples, baby kale and the dressing to the bowl, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Using two wooden spoons, toss gently to combine and coat evenly in the dressing.
- Sprinkle the salad with the pomegranate seeds before serving.
SAVORY SAUTEED KALE
Sauteed Kale with savory nutritional yeast, garlic powder, salt and pepper is a healthy vegan side dish and so easy to make!
Provided by Julie | The Simple Veganista
Categories Side
Time 11m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash and dry the kale leaves.
- The kale may need to be trimmed based on personal preferences. You may choose to keep the thick central ribs intact or remove them. For this recipe, I just removed the tougher ends.
- Next, stack the leaves on top of each other (if using curly kale you may only be able to do a few leaves at a time). Using a sharp knife, cut the leaves widthwise in to thin strips across the leaves. Once done, give it a quick rough chop.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Sugar 1.9 g, Sodium 73.1 mg, Fat 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
SWEET AND SAVORY KALE
This quick and tasty recipe combines vitamin-packed kale with both sweet and tangy ingredients for a colorful side dish.
Provided by SJRJA
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mustard, sugar, vinegar, and chicken stock, and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the kale, cover, and cook 5 minutes until wilted.
- Stir in the dried cranberries, and continue boiling, uncovered, until the liquid has reduced by about half, and the cranberries have softened, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sliced almonds before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 82.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
SWEET AND SAVORY KALE
This is adapted from a recipe I saw on AllRecipes.com. I made some changes so it is more in keeping with a Nutritarian eating style. The cranberries and sweetener in this dish balance nicely with the vinegar. You can reduce prep time by using pre-chopped or frozen kale, frozen onion and jarred garlic.
Provided by Anne Sainz
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove the center stem from the kale and discard. Wash and chop kale leaves and set aside. If you don't know how to remove the stems from kale, Google: remove kale stems.
- Combine vinegar, broth, sweetener and mustard and set aside.
- Coat large covered frying pan or dutch oven (at least 5 quarts) with oil.
- Add onion, garlic and mushrooms to pan and sauté over medium heat, adding small amounts of water if needed to prevent sticking. Cook until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add cranberries and vinegar mixture to pan and bring to a boil.
- Add as much kale as will fit in the pan and small amount of water if needed. Cover and cook until wilted and soft. Continue adding kale, stirring frequently, until it is all in the pan, adding water as needed to prevent sticking.
- Cover pan and cook until kale is done, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with sliced almonds before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 152, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 4.3, Protein 10.3
HAZY WATERS SWEET AND SAVORY KALE RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by HazyWaters
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. In a large pot over medium, add 1/4 cup sliced almonds with a dash of salt. Stir constantly until slightly toasted. Remove almonds and set aside. 2. Return the pan to the cooktop and add bacon, olive oil, and onion and cook over medium heat; cook and stir until the onion softens a bit and the bacon crisps up a bit, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic cook for about 1-2 minutes until the onion turns translucent. 3. Stir in the mustard, sugar, vinegar, and chicken stock, and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the kale, cover, and cook 5 minutes until wilted. 4. Stir in the dried cranberries, and continue boiling, uncovered, until the liquid has reduced by about half, and the cranberries have softened, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 5. Sprinkle with sliced almonds before serving.
SWEET AND SAVORY KALE
I bought a large bag of kale and this recipe was on the back. I tried it and really enjoyed the sauce. I opted to leave out the almonds and cranberries, but it would be nice to dress it up. Enjoy! This will work with collards and other greens too. Kale is very high in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin, and reasonably rich in calcium. Developed in Europe, it is used in England, Italy, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Scotland, East Africa, Denmark, Sweden, Montenegro, Russia and even Japan. During World War II, the cultivation of kale in the U.K. was encouraged by the Dig for Victory campaign. The vegetable was easy to grow and provided important nutrients to supplement those missing from a normal diet because of rationing. Kale was introduced into Canada (and then into the U.S.) by Russian traders in the 19th century.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Greens
Time 25m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, heat the olive oil on medium high heat.
- Add onion and garlic, and saute until the onion softens, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in mustard, sugar, cider vinegar and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil on hight heat. Add kale, cover, and cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the cranberries, if using, and continue cooking on medium high heat, stirring often(even if you don't use the cranberries, still cook a little longer).
- The liquid should reduce by half and the cranberries will get plump in about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with almonds if desired.
- Enjoy!
SWEET AND SAVORY KALE
Steps:
- 1) Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. 2) Stir in the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. 3) Stir in the mustard, sugar, vinegar, and chicken stock, and bring to a boil over high heat. 4) Stir in the kale, cover, and cook 5 minutes until wilted. 5) Stir in the dried cranberries, and continue boiling, uncovered, until the liquid has reduced by about half, and the cranberries have softened, about 15 minutes. 6) Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sliced almonds before serving.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-washed kale. If using fresh kale, be sure to wash and dry it thoroughly before using.
- Kale can be tough, so be sure to massage it with oil and salt before cooking. This will help to break down the fibers and make it more tender.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking kale. If you do, it will steam instead of sautéing and will become limp and soggy.
- Kale is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. Try adding it to salads, soups, stews, and stir-fries.
- Kale is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium.
Conclusion:
Kale is a healthy and delicious vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. The recipes in this article provide a few ideas for how to prepare kale, but there are many other possibilities. Get creative and experiment with different flavors and ingredients to find your favorite way to enjoy kale.
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