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A bowl of kale with gold serving utensils.

10-Minute Steamed Kale with Sweet Chili-Ginger Sauce

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  • Author: Chelsea L. Allard
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Varies
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Steam
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

The secret to delicious, steamed kale is a homemade sweet chili-ginger sauce that will convert even the pickiest eaters to the kale fan club. Simple, and inexpensive, this healthy side dish only takes 10 minutes–great for easy weeknight dinners or last-minute holiday meal prep.


Ingredients

Scale

12 large bunches organic curly kale

For the Sauce:

3 tablespoons Bragg Liquid Aminos

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger

1 teaspoon mild chili powder

1/8 teaspoon granulated garlic

Raw honey to taste or Pure Liquid Monk Fruit Drops to taste (about 10 drops)

Garnish with pumpkin or hemp seeds (optional)


Instructions

Steam the Kale: Tear the leaves from the stems and discard the stems. Rip the leaves into pieces and wash thoroughly using a salad spinner if you have one. Bring 1-2 inches of water to a boil in a large pot with a steamer basket. Add the kale, cover and steam until bright green and just wilted (about 3-5 minutes). Don’t overcook or the kale will get mushy.

Make the Sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until emulsified. Let sit on the counter to bring to room temperature or put it in a warming drawer or oven at 170º to warm.

Combine and Serve: Drain the water from the pot and transfer the steamed kale to the hot pot. Drizzle the sweet chili-ginger sauce over the kale and gently toss with kitchen tongs until the leaves are evenly coated. Garnish with pumpkin or hemp seeds if desired and cover to keep warm until ready to serve.

Storing Leftovers: Keep leftovers in an air-tight glass container for up to 3 days.


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