Kale, Fueled, Fit and Fabulous

Kale
nov
11

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: Easy
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Cook Once

Prepare Kale

Yields: two bunches

Cook time: 5 mins

2 bunches of Kale

Preparation:

  1. Wash 2 bunches of Kale and while holding the stem pull your hand down over the leaves to remove.
  2. Place in a salad spinner or arrange on paper towels to dry completely.
  3. Store in plastic re-sealable bags between 2 pieces of paper towel to remove any access water while it is stored.
  4. 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:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out pieces of kale.
  2. Sprinkle with olive oil, kosher salt and pepper.
  3. 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:

  1. In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic, cooking for 1- 2 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. Top with crumbled goat cheese and season with salt and pepper for taste. Serve hot.

MMM Tip:

Take stored Kale and place in bottom of soup bowls before ladling your favorite hot soup on top. The kale will begin to wilt and add an extra nutritious punch for the whole family!