Healthy recipe adapted from Caring4Cancer
Kale and other green leafy vegetables are nutrient-rich and good additions to any diet.
Preparation time: 10 minutes. (My type of recipe!)
Serves four as a side dish.
Ingredients
2 bunches of kale,* cleaned and coarsely chopped into 1- to 2-inch pieces
½ cup water
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (dried, powdered, red pepper)
¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped walnuts
*You can substitute other greens, such as chard, collard greens, or mustard greens, if you like.
Instructions
Clean and coarsely chop kale.
Place water, chopped kale, cumin, and cayenne pepper into a large pot over medium-high heat.
Heat for about 4 minutes, stirring often, until kale is wilted.
Reduce heat to low, drain water, and return kale to pot.
Add raisins or dried cranberries and walnuts.
Stir over low heat for about 1 minute, until heated throughout.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Per serving: 125 calories; 15 grams of carbohydrates; 5 grams of protein; 5 grams of fat; 2.5 grams of fiber; 408 milligrams of potassium