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Kale suggstions

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  • RedSierra
    RedSierra Posts: 253 Member
    ahoy_m8 wrote: »
    Gotta be honest, I don't love it. Love other greens... collards, turnip greens, chard, spinach... just not kale. It's so chew-y.

    Does anyone cook it in some fashion as a side dish? I have a bunch at the moment and am wondering what I can do to use it this weekend. I'll have lots of teenaged mouths to feed. We'll be smoking chicken & ribs Saturday. Ideas appreciated!

    I just steam it and then turn off the heat and leave the lid on for several minutes. I taste a small piece and eat when it's soft and not chewy. The trick is to steam until soft but not overcook it.

    To season, I use salt and pepper or shake on a small amount of spice. Since you have teenagers, you could use your usual spice or condiments.
  • AMV91
    AMV91 Posts: 86 Member
    I steam or saute it, i helps break down the greens which make them softer to eat and easier on the belly.

    For a side dish, I like to braise kale in lemon juice with garlic, its so good! Or steam it and add a simple sauce of lemon, honey, garlic and pepper, throw in tomatoes and white beans, chill in the fridge. If I want it to be a meal, I eat a good chunk of bread with it.

    Kale chips are super amazing as well!
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    I've made kale chips and they come out great.
    I also like kale in a soup.
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