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"This doesn't even taste green! Feel free to play with the ingredients. I'm not
sure how well other greens go in this smoothie, but the taste of kale is really
easy to cover up!"
INGREDIENTS
* 1 banana, thickly sliced, frozen
* 2 cups chopped kale
* 1 tablespoon flax seed meal (optional)
* 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
* 1/4 cup milk
* 1/3 cup orange juice
DIRECTIONS
1. Place the banana, kale, flax seed meal, and coconut oil into a blender, pour
in the milk and orange juice. Cover, and puree until smooth; serve.
Sweet and Savory Kale
"This quick and tasty recipe combines vitamin-packed kale with both sweet
and tangy ingredients for a colorful side dish."
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 small onion, diced
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* 4 teaspoons white sugar
* 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
* 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
* 4 cups stemmed, torn and rinsed kale
* 1/4 cup dried cranberries
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1/4 cup sliced almonds
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic;
cook and stir until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the mustard, sugar, vinegar, and chicken stock, and bring to a boil over
high heat. Stir in the kale, cover, and cook 5 minutes until wilted.
2. Stir in the dried cranberries, and continue boiling, uncovered, until the liquid
has reduced by about half, and the cranberries have softened, about 15
minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sliced almonds
before serving.