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Kale and Lettuce
- 5 MINUTE KALE AND FRUIT SALAD
- EASY GARLIC KALE
- KALE AND BLACK BEAN BURRITOS
- KALE GUACAMOLE
- PINEAPPLE BANANA KALE SMOOTHIE
- TUNA SALAD LETTUCE WRAP
5 MINUTE KALE AND FRUIT SALAD
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups kale, de-stemmed and chopped
- 1-2 tbsp. raspberry dressing
- ¼ cup blackberries
- ¼ cup raspberries
- 1 small apple, cubed
- ¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup goat cheese (optional)
Directions:
- Place kale and raspberry dressing in a bowl and massage kale for 45 seconds with the dressing to tenderize the leaves. Add the rest of the ingredients and enjoy!
EASY GARLIC KALE
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch kale
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. garlic minced
Directions:
- Remove and discard stems from the kale leaves and chop into 1- inch pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until sizzling, about 1 minute. Add kale to the skillet and place a cover on top.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until kale is bright green and slightly tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
KALE AND BLACK BEAN BURRITOS
Ingredients:
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 15 oz. can of low sodium chicken broth
- 1 15 oz. can of drained and rinsed black beans
- ½ cup of chopped onion
- 1 cup of chopped tomatoes
- 4 cups of shredded kale
- 1 finely chopped jalapeño pepper (opt.)
Directions:
- In a skillet add the chicken broth, black beans, and onions to boil.
- After 5 minutes add the tomatoes and jalapeño (opt.). After 2 minutes add the kale. Cover and simmer for a few more minutes before kale wilts.
- Warm up tortillas and with a slotted spoon add the black bean / kale filling to the center of the tortilla to fold into a burrito.
- Additional add-ins can include: shredded cheese, shredded chicken or sour cream. (To fold a burrito, fold 2 opposite sides in, then gently roll up unfolded sides being careful to hold filling in)
KALE GUACAMOLE
Ingredients:
- 3 leaves curly kale, stems removed
- 3 ripe avocados
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup cilantro
- Zest of 1 lime, juice of 2 limes
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: diced jalapeno; ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Directions:
- Place a steamer basket into a fitted pot with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Add the kale, cover and steam until the kale turns very vibrantly green, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove the kale and place it on kitchen towels and pat it dry. Chill the kale (pop it in the freezer for 5 minutes), then chop it very finely.
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Mash and fold until well combined. Season to taste.
PINEAPPLE BANANA KALE SMOOTHIE
Ingredients:
- 2 cups kale, stems removed
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups chopped pineapple
- 1 banana
- ½ lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp. chai seeds
Directions:
- 1. Blend the kale and water until smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend again until smooth.
TUNA SALAD LETTUCE WRAP
Ingredients:
- 6 oz. solid white tuna canned in water
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- ¼ cup green onion chopped
- 1 tbsp. cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 wedge lemon
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 tbsp. light mayonnaise
Directions:
- Open and drain your tuna cans. Chop your green onion, bell pepper, and cilantro. Cut out a wedge of lemon.
- In a bowl, combine your tuna, mayo, and black pepper.
- Add your bell pepper. and stir together.
- Squeeze in your lemon juice. 5. Rinse your lettuce and pull out the large pieces. About 8 of them for 4 people. spoon in about 1/2 cup of the tuna salad into the lettuce. Wrap and enjoy!