SAUTÉED KALE & QUINOA

SAUTÉED KALE & QUINOA
Sharon Wolff

INGREDIENTS

• Bunch of fresh kale - washed, drained and removed from stems (softer stems ok)
• 1 C red quinoa
• 1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped
• 1 small sweet orange pepper, chopped
• 1 clove chopped garlic
• olive oil
• 1 C Vegetable or chicken stock
• Black pepper and smoked paprika to taste

DIRECTIONS

• Heat 1-2 T olive oil
• Sauté garlic for 1 minute
• Add peppers and saute until beginning to brown
• Add shredded kale and stir until beginning to wilt
• Add quinoa
• Add stock and stir to blend
• Reduce heat to low and cover
• Cooked until quinoa has absorbed water and kale is at desired tenderness, kale will wilt as it cooks
• Adding more water/stock if quinoa needs more moisture
• Add black pepper and smoked paprika to taste

THIS IS HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN PATTIES / BURGERS!

Sharon Wolff

QUINOA KALE SALAD

QUINOA KALE SALAD

Sharon Wolff

INGREDIENTS

3 C cooked red quinoa

Dressing:
1/2 C freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 C extra virgin olive oil
2 t Dijon mustard
4 T honey or to taste
Whisk ingredients together in small bowl until smooth & set aside.

Vegetables:
4 C shredded red cabbage
2 red bell peppers - seeded, cored & chopped
2 fennel bulbs - trimmed & chopped
2 bunches or 1 bag baby kale - stems removed & torn into small pieces
4 green onions - chopped
5 blades fresh chives - chopped
2 T FRESH PARSLEY

Sautee baby kale in olive oil until it begins to soften and wilt
In large bowl, combine kale with vegetables and dressing
Stir in warm quinoa

Served warm or cold, this is a beautiful healthy salad!

NO FAIL BERRY & KALE SMOOTHIE

Sharon Wolff

Combine ingredients according to taste in NUTRIBULLET (or other smoothie maker/blender):

Frozen blueberries
Frozen strawberries
Frozen or fresh kale
Banana
1 container your choice soy yogurt
Almond milk
Crushed ice

Follow manufacturer's instructions for this delicious no-fail smoothie!

KALE CHIPS

Sharon Wolff

Crispy, crunchy, munchy & healthy!

Preheat oven to 350
Spray a large cookie sheet
Spread kale pieces around in a single layer
Lightly spray the pieces
Bake 10-15 minutes or until lightly brown and crispy
Be sure to watch chips and stir as needed to avoid burning edges

Sprinkle with garlic powder in the last 3 minutes
Eat warm
Allow to cool before storing in airtight container