Mediterranean Kale Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN KALE WITH FETA

Steps:

• Bring to boil water in large shallow pan. Meanwhile, stir tgether lemon juice and balsamic vinegar and set aside.
• submerge kale greens in boiling water, pressing down kale into water. cook for 2 minutes.
• remove kale with skimmer letting water drain for 2-3 minutes. Place on large plate.
• Sprinkle with feta cheese and lemon/vinegar mix. Top with kalamat olive halves and serve.
• cooking time includes bringing water to boil. times will vary based on depth of pot.

MEDITERRANEAN KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Bring another pot of water to a boil. Add tomatoes, reduce heat, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and shallot in the hot butter with lemon juice until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Transfer tomatoes, garlic mixture, Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup olive oil to the bowl of a food processor. Blend for 30 seconds.
• Mix quinoa, chickpeas, kale, and bell pepper in a mixing bowl. Top with tomato dressing, garnish with artichokes and feta cheese, and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN KALE

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.