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Kale 101: everything you need to know
Firstly, the leaves need to be removed from the thick stem in the middle. AND, it needs to be pampered and massaged before eating. Check out the video at the bottom of this post where I show the best way to massage kale as well as how to prepare delicious kale chips and a delicious apple walnut kale salad.
YOUR GUIDE TO MASSAGING KALE:
Place kale in a large bowl or in a large bag.Pour about 1 tspn olive oil over the kale.Using gloves (optional) massage the kale using a massaging action, similar to kneading dough.The leaves will break down and turn soft and a vibrant green color.
Directions:
Massage kale.Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.In a smaller bowl whisk dressing ingredients together.Pour over salad.Toss to coat well.
{KALE CHIPS RECIPE}Ingredients:3 cups kale, torn into large pieces3 Tbspn olive oil or avocado oilsalt, to tastechili lime spice, to taste.Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Massage the kale.Place on a large baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper.Drizzle with oil and season with salt and chili lime spice.Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, until edges are lightly browned and crispy. Serve with hummus or red pepper dip.{KALE APPLE WALNUT SALAD RECIPE}Ingredients:6 cup kale, chopped 2 apples, sliced 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 cup white beans (cooked) 1 Tbspn dill, chopped Dressing: 1/2 cup avocado oil 2 Tbspn lemon juice 1 cube garlic 3 Tbspn honey 1 Tbspn mustard salt to tasteAnd now... for the video!!!xoxo, until next time,
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