Kale Sauce: It’s fast, It’s Easy, and It Makes Everything Delicious
When you’re in a hurry for dinner and anything you’d like to have seems like a ton of work… this is the
sauce for you. It works on any kind of protein, and it comes together in less time than it takes to shower and change clothes after a busy day.
sauce for you. It works on any kind of protein, and it comes together in less time than it takes to shower and change clothes after a busy day.
You can make it for one or two ((with leftovers)), or even for a crowd if you’re barbecuing. It’s also super easily adaptable to whatever greens you have on hand…kale, spinach, swiss chard, etc. Plus, it
tastes delicious at room temperature or over hot protein!
tastes delicious at room temperature or over hot protein!
If I haven’t sold you on Kale Sauce yet, maybe these science-backed kale benefits will!
Ingredients:
1 medium red onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground
black pepper
black pepper
1 bunch of kale or Swiss
chard, stripped from the stalk
chard, stripped from the stalk
2 cups organic chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon cayenne
*Recipe makes 4 servings
Eat Your Way Lean Food Plate Sections Fulfilled: vegetable, extra
Instructions:
Finely slice the kale, and set it aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
Add the diced onion and season with salt and pepper.
Saute the onion for 2 minutes.
Stir in the greens and saute for 2-3 minutes, or until wilted.
Pour the broth and lemon juice into the pan.
Add the cayenne, and reduce heat to a simmer.
Cook until the sauce has reduced by half.
Serve over pork, chicken, beef or fish.
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Hi Lauren,
Why would the section fulfilled be extra and not 1/2 fat (olive oil) and vegetable (kale)?
Thanks!