CAULIFLOWER AND KALE WITH MUSTARD CURRANT DRESSING

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This is an easy and somewhat unusual sidedish of steamed cauliflower and kale with a piquant dressing. You can use ordinary kale, arugula or any other cooking green if dino kale is not available -- be sure to adjust cooking time accordingly.

Provided by Always Cooking Up Something

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon zest
½ lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons dried currants
1 quart water
1 head cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
1 bunch dino kale, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together mustard, lemon zest and lemon juice. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly. Mix in currants. Set aside.
  • Boil water in a medium saucepan fitted with a steamer rack. Steam cauliflower 4 minutes, until just tender. Drain cauliflower and transfer to bowl with the dressing. Remove steamer rack from saucepan. Place kale in the boiling water and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until just tender. Drain kale and transfer to bowl.
  • Toss cauliflower and kale with the dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 223.4 mg, Sugar 8 g

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