Kale Greens and Garlic
Kale greens: the super healthy food that is most beneficial when steamed and keeps the noise of excessive glove snapping to a minimum. It’s known for its cancer-preventing properties, including colon cancer. Yeah, now that glove snapping makes sense. If you want to read more about that particular topic, check this link out. I’m not a medical professional so don’t take my word for it, take theirs, but there are a ton of other reasons to get your greens on.
RECIPE HIGHLIGHTS
I wasn’t trying to hide the fact that there were veggies in this recipe. Either you like them or you don’t, but these are so flavorful and seasoned that you almost forget you’re eating healthy food. Give it a shot if you’re hesitant. So, grab your corncob pipe, pretend you’re Popeye’s cousin, and gobble down some kale greens.
If you’re not digging kale, I’ve used this recipe on mustard greens and spinach as well. I’ve even used these ingredients in the slow cooker with similar results. Just follow the instructions below, only cook them on low for 6-8 hours in the slow cooker until tender. You don’t even have to open the lid to toss them like you do in the stockpot.
Kale Greens and Garlic
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp golden balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 bunches of fresh kale
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
Instructions
- Wash the kale and break off the stems. Discard the stems.
- In a large stock pot, preheat the olive oil on medium heat. Add the minced garlic to the oil and saute until garlic becomes golden.
- Once golden, add chicken broth and kale to the garlic in the stock pot. Toss to ensure the kale is coated.
- Place a lid on the stock pot and allow the broth to simmer (and the kale to wilt) for 20-25 minutes. Occasionally, toss the kale with tongs to prevent burning.
- Once the kale is tender and wilted, remove from the stock pot and place in a large bowl.
- Add lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and salt. Toss to coat, then serve!
Notes
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