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From:	Mike (75.166.137.54)
Subject:	Easy Ways to Prepare Kale - inc. raw
Date:	November 7, 2010 at 6:59 am PST

In Reply to: Kale? posted by Jackie on November 3, 2010 at 9:28 am:

Found this on the web earlier in the week. It does mention eating kale raw. Good luck!

Easy Ways to Prepare Kale

Quick cooking preserves kale's nutrients, texture, color, and flavor. Rinse kale, chop it finely, and add it soups, stews, stir-frys, salads, egg dishes, or casseroles. Or top pizzas with kale for added nutritional goodness. Steam kale for five minutes to make it more tender or eat it raw. You can also substitute it for spinach or collard greens in recipes.

Other fast and easy ways to prepare kale:

· Make a simple salad with a bunch of thinly sliced kale, red pepper, onion, raisins, and your favorite salad dressing.

· Braise chopped kale and apples, garnish with chopped walnuts, and add a splash of balsamic vinegar.

· Toss whole-grain pasta with chopped kale, pine nuts, feta cheese, and a little olive oil.

· Cover and cook a pound of chopped kale with a few garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons olive oil for 5 minutes; season with salt, pepper, and a tablespoon of red wine vinegar.

· Make kale chips by slicing kale into bite-size pieces, toss with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt, and bake for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees in the oven.

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