Recipe: Steamed Kale

Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Time:
15 minutes
Yields:
4 servings
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups water
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1 bunch of kale
Directions:
  1. Put water, salt and a steamer basket in a medium-size pot and heat on high.
  2. Wash kale.
  3. Remove leaves from stems and cut or tear leaves in any size you like. Chop the stems into ½-inch pieces, discarding the bottom as it tends to be tough.
  4. When the water is boiling, add the stems to the pot, cover and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add the leaves, cover, lower the heat and steam for another 2-4 minutes. Leaves should be wilted, yet bright green.
  6. Carefully remove the steamer basket and transfer kale to a serving dish.
Notes:
  • Enjoy the kale plain, or add a little tamari or lemon juice.
  • Try this same technique with collard greens, bok choy and mustard greens.
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