Sesame Kale

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Plan Z Phase: This is a Z2 (ZReduction) recipe.

This recipe was submitted by Plan Z coach, Pearl. She loves kale and makes this recipe often. She Zolafied it for ZReduction. Thank you, Pearl!

Servings: Kale is unlimited on ZReduction, but this recipe contains 1 Tbl of oil (the equivalent of your salad dressing portion for one meal).

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch of kale
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves of minced garlic (jar garlic works, too)
  • 1 Tbl Bragg’s Aminos
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Extras

  • 1/4 cup of water or chicken broth (optional)
  • sesame seeds (optional)
  • cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions:

Wash and massage your kale thoroughly (wash and rub vigorously under cold water, like you are massaging it – this will make it more tender when you cook it). Then cut out the woody stems in the center of the kale leaves. Slice the kale into pieces about 1 inch thick. This doesn’t have to be precise. If you like your kale in larger or smaller pieces, that’s ok, too.

In a medium-size pot, saute the garlic in 2 tsp of olive oil. Once it starts to smell really good (about a minute), add the kale to the pot with 1/4 cup of chicken broth and stir. Cover the kale and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes. It should be wilted and glossy. If you like your kale more tender, cook it to your liking.

Once the kale is nice and tender, add Bragg’s Aminos, sesame oil, and sesame seeds to your kale and mix it up. If you like your kale spicy, add a bit of cayenne pepper.

Enjoy!

Pearl

 

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