Greens with Carrots

Greens with Carrots

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 4 cups
Serving Size 1/2 cup

Ingredients

8 cups greens (try kale, bok choy, collard, mustard)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 large carrots, peeled and cut julienne or coarsely shredded
1 clove garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1 Tablespoon vinegar
1 1⁄2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce

Directions

1. Wash greens and remove tough stems (see Notes). Rough chop or cut leaves into thin strips.
2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet).
3. Add carrots and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add greens, salt, pepper, coriander and cayenne, if desired. Stir often.
5. When greens have turned bright green and begun to wilt, remove from heat. Sprinkle vinegar and tamari or soy sauce over the top. Toss gently and serve.
6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• Kale: remove large stem running through center of each leaf.
• Bok Choy: do not remove stem

Kale and Cranberry Stir-fry

Kale and Cranberry Stir-fry

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Makes: 5 cups
Serving Size 3/4 cup

Ingredients

1 teaspoon oil
1⁄4 cup chopped onion (1⁄4 medium onion)
1⁄4 cup dried cranberries
1 clove garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 cups chopped kale (leaf portion, no stems)
Juice from 1/2 orange (about 1/4 cup)

Directions

1. Add oil and onion to large skillet. Stir and saute over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet) until onion is clear.
2. Add cranberries and garlic. Continue to saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add kale. Pour or squeeze orange juice over top of kale. Continute to stir fry for about 5 minutes until kale is wilting and hot.
4. Serve immediately.
5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• 1 bunch fresh kale (about 8 cups, chopped

Kale Salad

Kale Salad

Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes: 10 cups
Serving Size 1 cup
Chill Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

8 cups chopped kale (about 1 large head)
1 can (15 ounces) fruit in 100% juice (try pears, peaches, mandarin oranges, apricots, pineapple)
1⁄2 cup 100% fruit juice, reserved from canned fruit
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1⁄4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds (optional)

Directions

1. Wash kale and pat dry. Remove rib from the middle of each leaf. Chop or tear leaves into bite sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Drain and chop fruit if pieces are large. Add to kale.
2. In a small bowl, combine fruit juice, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and sunflower seeds, if desired. Mix well.
3. Add dressing to the kale and fruit and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours

Notes

• To soften the kale and improve the flavor, before adding the fruit in step 1, rub the torn leaves together until the kale becomes dark green and fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes, OR prepare the salad a day ahead and refrigerate.

Crunchy Baked Kale Chips

Crunchy Baked Kale Chips

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 3 cups
Serving Size 1/2 cup 

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh kale (about 8 cups, chopped)
1 Tablespoon canola or olive oil
1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Wash kale leaves.
3. Cut leaves off of thick stem and thoroughly dry leaves in a salad spinner or by blotting with paper towels. Discard stems.
4. Tear or cut leaves into bite sized pieces. Place in large bowl.
5. Drizzle oil over kale and toss to coat well.
6. Place kale leaves onto baking sheet.
7. Sprinkle with salt.
8. Bake until edges brown. About 10-15 minutes.
9. Serve while hot.

Kale and White Bean Soup

Kale and White Bean Soup

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 5 cups
Serving Size 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup onion, chopped (1 medium onion)
4 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
1 1⁄2 cups cooked white beans (1 can - 15.5 ounces, drained and rinsed)
1 3⁄4 cups diced tomatoes (1 can - 14.5 ounces with juice)
1 Tablespoon italian seasoning
3 cups kale, chopped (fresh or frozen)

Directions

1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté onion and garlic in butter or margarine until soft.
2. Add broth, white beans, and tomatoes; stir to combine.
3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
4. Add the kale and Italian seasoning. Simmer until kale has softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm.
5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• 1 bunch fresh kale (about 8 cups, chopped)

Kale Dip

Kale Dip

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Makes: 12 servings
Serving Size 2 tablespoons

Ingredients

1 1⁄2 teaspoons oil
1 clove garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups kale, thinly sliced
1⁄8 teaspoon salt
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and kale and season with salt. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally until tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
2. Transfer kale to a blender. Add cottage cheese and puree until smooth.
3. Season with red pepper flakes and lemon juice.
4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

• 1 bunch fresh kale (about 8 cups, chopped)
• No blender? Make chunky version! Finely chop kale and garlic before cooking. Mash dip with fork.
• Try adding onion or garlic powder, dill weed or curry powder for a flavor boost.
• Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
• Serve with fresh vegetables or Food Hero Baked Tortilla Chips.
• Freeze extra lemon juice to use later.