Best Steamed Kale Recipes

STEAMED KALE

Steps:

• Trim kale, discarding the thick ribs and stems. Chop leaves. In a Dutch oven, saute kale leaves in oil until wilted. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the water, salt and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until kale is tender. Remove from the heat; stir in vinegar.

BASIC STEAMED KALE

Steps:

• *Note: some cooks prefer to leave kale ribs and stalks intact-your choice. Depending on the variety of kale, if the stalks and ribs are thick, I remove them. A salad spinner is handy for washing the kale.
• Shred kale finely and place in a steamer basket fitted in a pot. Don't forget to add a couple inches of water to the pot!
• Throw in the garlic.
• Bring water to the boil. Cover pan, reduce heat to low and steam kale for approximately 10 minutes, or until tender.
• Remove from heat to serving dish. Toss with a little bit of oil of choice, if desired.
• Season with salt and cracked black pepper to taste.

STEAMED FISH ON KALE

Steps:

• Wash greens and shake dry, allowing some water to cling to leaves. Cut into rough sections, 3 or 4 inches long; cut off and discard any stems thicker than 1/4-inch.
• Put greens in a deep skillet that can be covered, along with wine, garlic, half the butter, and some salt and pepper. Turn heat to medium-high, cover and cook, checking occasionally to make sure mixture does not dry out, until greens are just about tender, 10 minutes or so.
• Put fish on top of greens, season with salt and pepper, and dot with remaining butter. Re-cover, and cook until fish is done and greens fully tender, 5 to 10 minutes more.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH STEAMED KALE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl , whisk olive oil with lime juice. Season with cilantro, garlic salt, and peppercorns.
• Brush the pork tenderloin with three tablespoons of the lime dressing. Wrap in aluminum foil, and place on in a large baking dish. Roast in preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees.
• While the tenderloin is cooking, place kale in a steamer. Cook for 20 minutes, or until tender.
• Slice the pork tenderloin into 1 1/2 inch thick slices. Serve on top of the kale. Whisk the remaining dressing, and drizzle over pork and kale.

"STEAMED KALE"..THE SUPER FOOD.

Steps:

• 1. STEAMED KALE RECIPE: Wash kale well. Cut off and discard the tough stems. Cut the Kale into 1 inch strips. Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the garlic and cook it for 15 seconds. Add the water, and bring to a boil. Add the kale and toss it to mix well. Cover the pot, and steam the kale for about 6 minutes or until the kale is just tender but still bright green. Serves 4
• 2. TIPS & INFO: ATTRIBUTES:..................................... Kale is high in fiber, calcium, iron and vitamins A,K,and C. It also contains numerous carotenoids. SUPER POWERS:.................................... It has the broadest range of antioxidants in the in the health enhancing cabbage family. It has been found to fight inflammation, promote health heart and to aid in regularity. Kale may also reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer. CHOOSE:......................................... Crisp, dark colored leaves (dark green or purple). STORE:.......................................... Kale should be store in the refrigerator and is best if used within 2-3 days. HOW TO USE:..................................... Wash well and remove stringy stalks.Kale can be steamed or stir-fried. Cook it in with your soup or pasta sauce or use it raw in a salad. Try kale chips by tossing washed and thoroughly dried leaves with olive oil and a little salt, then roasting them at 300 degrees for 20 minutes. WEAKNESSES:........................................ Vitamin K promotes clotting and might be a problem if you are on a blood thinners. Raw kale is difficult to digest, and ma affect thyroid function in some people, cooked kale however does not present the same problem as raw.

STEAMED CLAMS AND KALE

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, paprika and oregano and cook, stirring, until the mixture begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the wine, clam juice and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and add the potatoes; cook until almost tender, about 8 minutes.
• Add the clams to the pot, cover and cook until they begin to open, about 5 minutes. Stir in the kale and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Cover and continue cooking until all of the clams open andthe potatoes are tender, 4 to 5 more minutes. (Discard any clams that do not open.)
• Divide the clams, kale and potatoes among bowls using a slotted spoon. Top with the broth and sprinkle with paprika. Serve with bread.

FARRO SALAD WITH STEAMED KALE

Steps:

• 1. Wash the farro and boil in 3 cups of water for 30 minutes until soft. Let cool.
• 2. Tear kale from the stalks and into small pieces. Place the kale on a steamer basket and steam in 1 cup of water for 10 minutes.
• 3. Microwave the peas for 2 minutes, or add them to the kale at about 5 minutes of steam time.
• 4. In a bowl combine the cooked farro, steamed kale, steamed peas and chopped scallion.
• 5. Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl until well blended.
• 6. Add the dressing to the salad and mix. Serve warmish or cold.