Best Steamed Kalethe Super Food Recipes

BASIC STEAMED KALE

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We have a bumper crop of organic kale (Brassica Oleracea 'Winter Red') in the garden now! Here's an easy recipe for steamed kale. Feel free to add your favorite spices or herbs, extra virgin olive oil, toasted sesame oil, sundried toms, squeeze of lemon juice, etc. that will complement your menu. Our favorite way to serve greens like this is simple: drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, pinch of salt, cracked black pepper, and another drizzle of lemon juice. From Capay Organic/FarmFreshtoYou. This cooking method works well using other greens, too: mustard, Swiss chard, beet greens, collards...

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 bunches fresh kale, washed, ribs and stalks removed (read *Note)
1 garlic clove, finely minced
salt
cracked black pepper

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.

MEDITERRANEAN KALE

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Delicious.

Provided by Julia Phillips

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

12 cups chopped kale
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon soy sauce
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the kale, recover, and steam until just tender, 7 to 10 minutes depending on thickness.
Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Toss steamed kale into dressing until well coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 107.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

"STEAMED KALE"..THE SUPER FOOD.

Here is a very simple, fast and quick recipe for a nutritious vegetable dish. If you have never eaten it, I hope you will try it just once. You may love it. Because I am on Coumadin, for my heart this led me to do a little kale research on the internet. Nancy 7/12/13

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories Vegetables

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 lb kale
2 tsp oil
2 clove garlic
1/4 c water

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.