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.

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.

SAUTEED KALE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until soft, but not colored. Raise heat to high, add the stock and kale and toss to combine. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove cover and continue to cook, stirring until all the liquid has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add vinegar.

HOW TO COOK KALE

Steps:

• To make the kale crisps, preheat the oven to 140C/120C Fan/Gas 1 and line two baking trays with greaseproof paper.
• Put the kale pieces in a large bowl and add the olive oil and smoked paprika. Mix with your hands, until both sides of the kale are coated in oil and paprika.
• Spread the kale over the lined baking sheets, spaced apart so the leaves don't overlap. Season with salt and pepper and bake for 10 minutes. Keep an eye on them as they can burn easily. Remove from the oven and leave to cool before serving.
• To make the kale stir-fry, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or wok over a medium heat. Add the garlic and chilli and fry for 2 minutes.
• Add the kale to the pan with 2 tablespoons of water and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kale has wilted slightly, is bright green and has some bite to it.
• To make the steamed kale, fill a large saucepan a quarter of the way up with water and bring to the boil. Put the kale in a steamer, colander or sieve and place over the boiling water. Cover and simmer for 4 minutes.
• Mix the lemon juice and olive oil together. Transfer the steamed kale to a serving bowl. Add the lemon juice mixture and toss together. Season with crushed sea salt.

"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 GREENS

Steps:

• Cut or tear greens into large bite size pieces.
• Bring water to a boil water before adding vegetables, to ensure a quick and thorough steaming.
• Steam for 5 minutes, add vinegar, toss 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.

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.

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.