I know I’m way behind the curve here but I LOVE KALE! People have been waxing lyrical about it for ages but I never bought it because I wasn’t really sure what to do with it.
Recently I started getting a Vegbox delivery and we get loads of kale in it so I started experimenting. I obviously started with the hugely addictive kale chips and they are fabulous – so long as I don’t forget to take them out and set the fire alarm off! I moved on to a quick little garlic sauteed side dish. Roasted in the oven with other veggies works great too & just throw some cous cous, nuts, seeds, & dried fruit on top of your leftovers for a new yummy lunch. I even got bold and threw it into a stir fry & a thai curry, which both worked wonderfully.
Last night I wanted a fresh side and while I was googling around for vegan kale recipes came across a few for salad. The main thing seemed to be to make sure you macerate the leaves with your hands in the dressing, it wilts & softens them a bit. I used a couple pieces of a couple recipes and came up with this and I want to eat it every day it is so good!
Wash & slice the kale into strips (taking out most of the large veins) 5-10 pieces about the size of your hand
In a mixing bowl whisk together:
- 4 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
- salt & pepper
throw in the kale and squash it around in the liquid with your hands, it will get a bit smaller, softer, and darker.
Add in:
- 1 diced tomato
- 1 diced avocado
- handful raisins
- handful mixed seeds
Enjoy!