Inspired by Alicia Silverstone's "The Kind Diet" and Michael Pollan's "In Defense of Food," we want to experience the vegan lifestyle to improve our health, boycott animal suffering, and reduce our carbon footprint.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

My New Best Friend: Kale

A great snack or compliment to any meal. Here's an excellent way to make it:

- Cut the woody stems out from the center of the leaf
- Roll the leaves up and cut 1/4" strips
- Toast almond slivers or pine nuts over medium heat in pan (be sure not to burn them, they should brown though)
- Steam the kale for three minutes then remove from heat and put in bowl
- Dress kale with salt, pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and toasted nuts and toss together

Check out how healthy it is for you too! 1 cup packs a HUGE punch:

http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2461/2

Soooooo good. Yum!

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