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My Favorite Kale
Happy New Year!
To be honest, 2018 was not my favorite year, so I’m full of energy and committed to changing things up in 2019. In the spirit of reinvention, this year I’ll occasionally use this space to offer you some of my favorite recipes. Many of us strive to eat more healthfully, but find it hard to cook after a long day at work. I’ll share some of the simplest, yummiest, healthiest recipes I’ve evolved over the years, and I hope you will try them out, and let me know if you like them, how the recipe worked for you, and if you love it, post a picture on my Instagram!
Wilted Kale with Ginger, Turmeric & Garlic
Kale can be too tough, but wilting it solves that problem. I love all the flavors in this dish, and it’s so easy to let it sit while I throw a piece of meat or fish in the broiler, though I also love to eat it solo for lunch.
Ingredients:
1 bunch Lacinato (also known as Dinosaur or Tuscan) kale
2 cloves of garlic
1-inch piece of ginger
1-inch piece of fresh turmeric
1 tablespoon of avocado or olive oil
Optional:
Raisins
Pumpkin seeds
Cheddar cheese
Remove stems from kale and slice leaves into thin ribbons before washing and drying
Heat skillet over medium-high heat
Mince ginger, garlic and turmeric (it doesn’t have to be too fine).
When skillet is hot, add oil and sauté ginger, garlic and turmeric until it starts to turn golden—about a minute.
Add kale to skillet and toss until it’s coated with oil
Turn off heat and cover skillet
Let stand for at least 5 minutes (longer is fine)
Add salt and pepper to taste and serve
Try adding a handful of raisins, a few pumpkin seeds, or grating some cheddar cheese over the top
Serves 4 as a side dish
Enjoy!