Kale, Fueled, Fit and Fabulous
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By learning how to prepare and store Kale in the Cook Once step, we create an amazing alternative to potato chips! With just a few extra ingredients, create an amazing lunch or side dish. Kale is part of the Brassica family and is rich in chlorophyll, calcium and antioxidants.
Difficulty Level: EasyCook Once
Prepare Kale
Yields: two bunches
Cook time: 5 mins
2 bunches of Kale
Preparation:
- Wash 2 bunches of Kale and while holding the stem pull your hand down over the leaves to remove.
- Place in a salad spinner or arrange on paper towels to dry completely.
- Store in plastic re-sealable bags between 2 pieces of paper towel to remove any access water while it is stored.
- Keep in fridge or use in our Produce One and Produce Two recipes below
Produce One
Kale Chips
Yields: 4-6
Cook time: 15 mins
1 bunch of kale from Cook Once, ripped apart into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out pieces of kale.
- Sprinkle with olive oil, kosher salt and pepper.
- Cook for 15 minutes or until the edges are crispy. Be careful not to burn them!
Produce Two
Kale, Goat Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes
Yields: 4 side dishes or 2 main dishes
Cook time: 10 mins
1 bunch of Kale from Cook Once
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
- In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic, cooking for 1- 2 minutes.
- Add the kale, white wine and chicken stock. Cook for 5 minutes until Kale starts to wilt, then add cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Top with crumbled goat cheese and season with salt and pepper for taste. Serve hot.
