kale Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:09:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Try Making Your Own Kale Butter https://falafelandcaviar.com/try-making-your-own-kale-butter/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19105 Adding kale to your butter transforms an ordinary spread into a nutrient-packed and delicious treat. The vibrant color of the kale butter adds an aesthetic quality as well as a healthy twist to your meals and snacks. Here’s how to make it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PlantbasedOKC🥦💪🏻 (@plantbasedokc) Ingredients View […]

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]]> Adding kale to your butter transforms an ordinary spread into a nutrient-packed and delicious treat. The vibrant color of the kale butter adds an aesthetic quality as well as a healthy twist to your meals and snacks. Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of fresh kale
  • 1 cup of soft unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Optional- red pepper flakes for a hint of heat

Instructions

  1. To blanch the kale, bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Drop the kale leaves into the boiling water for about 1-2 minutes, then quickly transfer them to the ice water to cool. Drain and squeeze out excess water. In a food processor, combine blanched kale, softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Blend the ingredients until the kale is finely chopped and incorporated into the butter. Scrape down the sides of the processor as needed. Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your preferences. If you like a bit of heat, add red pepper flakes. Transfer the kale butter to a bowl or mold it into a log using parchment paper.
  3. Chill the butter in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Serve your kale butter on toast, crackers, or as a flavorful addition to your favorite dishes. Enjoy!

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]]> Make Your Kale Smoothies a Little Bit Better in Three Short Steps https://falafelandcaviar.com/make-your-kale-smoothies-a-little-bit-better-in-three-short-steps/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:58:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18139 Kale smoothies are often hailed as one of the ultimate superfoods, and they only have one, very important flaw—their taste. Not everyone enjoys the bitter flavor of these healthy green smoothies, but our brief guide is here to help you make them a little bit tastier. Kale Choice Not all types of kale are created […]

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]]> Kale smoothies are often hailed as one of the ultimate superfoods, and they only have one, very important flaw—their taste. Not everyone enjoys the bitter flavor of these healthy green smoothies, but our brief guide is here to help you make them a little bit tastier.

Kale Choice

Not all types of kale are created equal, and the one you add to your smoothies will determine how delicious your drink will taste. Using full stalks of kale is best avoided because they’ll give your smoothie a bitter, peppery taste. Consider replacing them with baby kale to tone down the bitterness of this leafy green.

Ditch Kale Stems

If you have a habit of dropping full kale inside your blender when making green smoothies, you’re doing it wrong. Your drink will have a much milder flavor if you cut off the stems because they’re too tough and fibrous to be used in your smoothies.

Other Ingredients

Kale will make your smoothies healthier, but you’ll have to rely on other ingredients to make your drink delicious. Bananas are always the safest bet, pineapples can make your smoothie sweeter, while honey, peanut butter, or non-fat Greek yogurt can give it an irresistible creamy texture.

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]]> Here’s an Easy Mediterranean-Style Spaghetti https://falafelandcaviar.com/heres-an-easy-mediterranean-style-spaghetti/ Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:28:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16242 If you’ve just done a grocery run and went a little crazy in the produce aisle, here is a great way to use a variety of those veggies. This spaghetti is simple, delicious, and fairly light to boot. There are certain veggies that will work better than others with the flavor profile—think leafy greens, olives, […]

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]]> If you’ve just done a grocery run and went a little crazy in the produce aisle, here is a great way to use a variety of those veggies. This spaghetti is simple, delicious, and fairly light to boot. There are certain veggies that will work better than others with the flavor profile—think leafy greens, olives, and cherry tomatoes. But it can be made quite yummy with just about anything.

Ingredients

  • Spaghetti, cooked according to directions on the box
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic, minced
  • Feta or similar cheese
  • Shredded Parmesan
  • Red pepper flakes, pepper, herbs to taste
  • Vegetables: You can use anything, the best combo being olives, kale, artichokes, onions, and cherry tomatoes

Directions

Start by sautéing your vegetables with olive oil in a large saucepan or wok, in order of how long they take to cook, adding garlic about halfway through. You might start with the onions until they soften, then garlic, before cooking down your leafy greens, and just barely cooking your cherry tomatoes. Keep in mind, the veggies will cook a little more when you add the hot pasta. Sprinkle pepper and red pepper flakes on top and mix.

Cook your pasta al dente according to package instructions, saving a bit of pasta water just in case you want to thicken your sauce.

Drain the pasta and add it while hot to the vegetables, then sprinkle as much feta and parmesan as you like and mix it all together. If it seems a bit dry, add a bit more olive oil and some of the pasta water to thicken things up. Taste, and salt as needed. Serve with more parmesan on top.

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]]> Crispy Baked Kale Chips https://falafelandcaviar.com/crispy-baked-kale-chips/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:09:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=14387 Say goodbye to boring old potato chips and say hello to these deliciously crispy kale chips! They are much healthier and more nutritious than potato chips and they offer a unique, earthy taste. This incredibly versatile recipe cooks the kale pieces on low heat, preventing them from browning and burning. Feel free to get creative […]

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]]> Say goodbye to boring old potato chips and say hello to these deliciously crispy kale chips! They are much healthier and more nutritious than potato chips and they offer a unique, earthy taste. This incredibly versatile recipe cooks the kale pieces on low heat, preventing them from browning and burning. Feel free to get creative with the seasonings!

Ingredients:

  • 1 large bundle curly green, purple or Tuscan kale
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Seasonings of your choice (1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp curry powder, or 1 tsp fresh lemon zest)
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Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 225 degreed F (107 C). 
  2. Rinse the kale thoroughly and dry it well. Rip off the stems and tear the kale into pieces.
  3. Add the kale to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and add the seasonings. Mix well using your hands to ensure all of the kale is coated.
  4. Spread the kale over a baking sheet making sure they are not overlapping.
  5. Bake for about 20 minutes or until kale is crispy and slightly golden.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool.

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]]> This Kale Caesar Will Bring You Joy https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-kale-caesar-will-bring-you-joy/ Sat, 16 Mar 2019 11:33:44 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=6238 A Caesar salad is a classic Italian-American salad that has been a favorite for decades. However, it is often not very healthy. And if you’re going to have a salad, you don’t want it to be completely bad for you. This kale Caesar salad is about to change everything though, as it uses fresher ingredients […]

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]]> A Caesar salad is a classic Italian-American salad that has been a favorite for decades. However, it is often not very healthy. And if you’re going to have a salad, you don’t want it to be completely bad for you.

This kale Caesar salad is about to change everything though, as it uses fresher ingredients to make a still yummy Caesar salad with a healthier twist.

Recipe

View this post on Instagram

Harvest Kale Caesar Salad 🥗 Topped with sliced apple, pomegranate, roasted cashews, dates and dried cranberries. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ A creamy dressing is the secret to getting people to eat more kale. It works for my hubby, and yes, kale is all that it’s hyped up to be! 🌱⁣⁣ ⁣ So many health benefits especially when it’s eaten raw. 🍴⁣⁣ ⁣ Recipe link for a Creamy (dairy-free) Caesar Dressing in my profile 👉👉 @megunprocessed 👈👈 Make a big batch to eat on all week long #mealprepideas ⁣⁣ 📷 @twospoons.ca⁣⁣ . . . . . . #kalecaesar #kalerecipes #kalesalad #caesardressing #cashewcaesardressing #choppedsalad #oilfreedressing #vegansalad #saladideas #leafygreens #mealpreplife #healthyeatingtips #dairyfreerecipes #mealprepsundays #kalerecipes #healthydinnerideas #mealprepdaily #megunprocessed #veganmealideas #vegandinnerideas #oilfreevegan #veganmealprep #mealprepmondays #veganlunchideas #plantbasedrecipe #oilfree #plantbasedrecipes #veganfoods #healthybowl

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  1. Start by creating your own croutons. This is very easy to do as long as you have some stale bread! Just cut the bread into pieces, drizzle over olive oil, salt and pepper, and bake in the oven at 400 F for 10-12 minutes.
  2. While the croutons bake, make the salad dressing. The best and fastest way to do this is in a blender or with a hand blender, so if you do it with a whisk just know it will take longer.
  3. Combine both the zest and the juice of two lemons with 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan, and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Once that’s well mixed, start slowly drizzling in 1/4 cup of olive oil to create the emulsion.
  4. Once the dressing is made, toss it with a ton of kale and any other vegetables you want to use, put the croutons on top, and enjoy!

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> kale Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:09:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Try Making Your Own Kale Butter https://falafelandcaviar.com/try-making-your-own-kale-butter/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19105 Adding kale to your butter transforms an ordinary spread into a nutrient-packed and delicious treat. The vibrant color of the kale butter adds an aesthetic quality as well as a healthy twist to your meals and snacks. Here’s how to make it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PlantbasedOKC🥦💪🏻 (@plantbasedokc) Ingredients View […]

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]]> Adding kale to your butter transforms an ordinary spread into a nutrient-packed and delicious treat. The vibrant color of the kale butter adds an aesthetic quality as well as a healthy twist to your meals and snacks. Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of fresh kale
  • 1 cup of soft unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Optional- red pepper flakes for a hint of heat

Instructions

  1. To blanch the kale, bring a pot of water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Drop the kale leaves into the boiling water for about 1-2 minutes, then quickly transfer them to the ice water to cool. Drain and squeeze out excess water. In a food processor, combine blanched kale, softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Blend the ingredients until the kale is finely chopped and incorporated into the butter. Scrape down the sides of the processor as needed. Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your preferences. If you like a bit of heat, add red pepper flakes. Transfer the kale butter to a bowl or mold it into a log using parchment paper.
  3. Chill the butter in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Serve your kale butter on toast, crackers, or as a flavorful addition to your favorite dishes. Enjoy!

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]]> Make Your Kale Smoothies a Little Bit Better in Three Short Steps https://falafelandcaviar.com/make-your-kale-smoothies-a-little-bit-better-in-three-short-steps/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:58:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=18139 Kale smoothies are often hailed as one of the ultimate superfoods, and they only have one, very important flaw—their taste. Not everyone enjoys the bitter flavor of these healthy green smoothies, but our brief guide is here to help you make them a little bit tastier. Kale Choice Not all types of kale are created […]

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]]> Kale smoothies are often hailed as one of the ultimate superfoods, and they only have one, very important flaw—their taste. Not everyone enjoys the bitter flavor of these healthy green smoothies, but our brief guide is here to help you make them a little bit tastier.

Kale Choice

Not all types of kale are created equal, and the one you add to your smoothies will determine how delicious your drink will taste. Using full stalks of kale is best avoided because they’ll give your smoothie a bitter, peppery taste. Consider replacing them with baby kale to tone down the bitterness of this leafy green.

Ditch Kale Stems

If you have a habit of dropping full kale inside your blender when making green smoothies, you’re doing it wrong. Your drink will have a much milder flavor if you cut off the stems because they’re too tough and fibrous to be used in your smoothies.

Other Ingredients

Kale will make your smoothies healthier, but you’ll have to rely on other ingredients to make your drink delicious. Bananas are always the safest bet, pineapples can make your smoothie sweeter, while honey, peanut butter, or non-fat Greek yogurt can give it an irresistible creamy texture.

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]]> Here’s an Easy Mediterranean-Style Spaghetti https://falafelandcaviar.com/heres-an-easy-mediterranean-style-spaghetti/ Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:28:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=16242 If you’ve just done a grocery run and went a little crazy in the produce aisle, here is a great way to use a variety of those veggies. This spaghetti is simple, delicious, and fairly light to boot. There are certain veggies that will work better than others with the flavor profile—think leafy greens, olives, […]

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]]> If you’ve just done a grocery run and went a little crazy in the produce aisle, here is a great way to use a variety of those veggies. This spaghetti is simple, delicious, and fairly light to boot. There are certain veggies that will work better than others with the flavor profile—think leafy greens, olives, and cherry tomatoes. But it can be made quite yummy with just about anything.

Ingredients

  • Spaghetti, cooked according to directions on the box
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic, minced
  • Feta or similar cheese
  • Shredded Parmesan
  • Red pepper flakes, pepper, herbs to taste
  • Vegetables: You can use anything, the best combo being olives, kale, artichokes, onions, and cherry tomatoes

Directions

Start by sautéing your vegetables with olive oil in a large saucepan or wok, in order of how long they take to cook, adding garlic about halfway through. You might start with the onions until they soften, then garlic, before cooking down your leafy greens, and just barely cooking your cherry tomatoes. Keep in mind, the veggies will cook a little more when you add the hot pasta. Sprinkle pepper and red pepper flakes on top and mix.

Cook your pasta al dente according to package instructions, saving a bit of pasta water just in case you want to thicken your sauce.

Drain the pasta and add it while hot to the vegetables, then sprinkle as much feta and parmesan as you like and mix it all together. If it seems a bit dry, add a bit more olive oil and some of the pasta water to thicken things up. Taste, and salt as needed. Serve with more parmesan on top.

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]]> Crispy Baked Kale Chips https://falafelandcaviar.com/crispy-baked-kale-chips/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:09:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=14387 Say goodbye to boring old potato chips and say hello to these deliciously crispy kale chips! They are much healthier and more nutritious than potato chips and they offer a unique, earthy taste. This incredibly versatile recipe cooks the kale pieces on low heat, preventing them from browning and burning. Feel free to get creative […]

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]]> Say goodbye to boring old potato chips and say hello to these deliciously crispy kale chips! They are much healthier and more nutritious than potato chips and they offer a unique, earthy taste. This incredibly versatile recipe cooks the kale pieces on low heat, preventing them from browning and burning. Feel free to get creative with the seasonings!

Ingredients:

  • 1 large bundle curly green, purple or Tuscan kale
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Seasonings of your choice (1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp curry powder, or 1 tsp fresh lemon zest)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B84jkobJZvU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 225 degreed F (107 C). 
  2. Rinse the kale thoroughly and dry it well. Rip off the stems and tear the kale into pieces.
  3. Add the kale to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and add the seasonings. Mix well using your hands to ensure all of the kale is coated.
  4. Spread the kale over a baking sheet making sure they are not overlapping.
  5. Bake for about 20 minutes or until kale is crispy and slightly golden.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool.

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]]> This Kale Caesar Will Bring You Joy https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-kale-caesar-will-bring-you-joy/ Sat, 16 Mar 2019 11:33:44 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=6238 A Caesar salad is a classic Italian-American salad that has been a favorite for decades. However, it is often not very healthy. And if you’re going to have a salad, you don’t want it to be completely bad for you. This kale Caesar salad is about to change everything though, as it uses fresher ingredients […]

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]]> A Caesar salad is a classic Italian-American salad that has been a favorite for decades. However, it is often not very healthy. And if you’re going to have a salad, you don’t want it to be completely bad for you.

This kale Caesar salad is about to change everything though, as it uses fresher ingredients to make a still yummy Caesar salad with a healthier twist.

Recipe

View this post on Instagram

Harvest Kale Caesar Salad 🥗 Topped with sliced apple, pomegranate, roasted cashews, dates and dried cranberries. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ A creamy dressing is the secret to getting people to eat more kale. It works for my hubby, and yes, kale is all that it’s hyped up to be! 🌱⁣⁣ ⁣ So many health benefits especially when it’s eaten raw. 🍴⁣⁣ ⁣ Recipe link for a Creamy (dairy-free) Caesar Dressing in my profile 👉👉 @megunprocessed 👈👈 Make a big batch to eat on all week long #mealprepideas ⁣⁣ 📷 @twospoons.ca⁣⁣ . . . . . . #kalecaesar #kalerecipes #kalesalad #caesardressing #cashewcaesardressing #choppedsalad #oilfreedressing #vegansalad #saladideas #leafygreens #mealpreplife #healthyeatingtips #dairyfreerecipes #mealprepsundays #kalerecipes #healthydinnerideas #mealprepdaily #megunprocessed #veganmealideas #vegandinnerideas #oilfreevegan #veganmealprep #mealprepmondays #veganlunchideas #plantbasedrecipe #oilfree #plantbasedrecipes #veganfoods #healthybowl

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  1. Start by creating your own croutons. This is very easy to do as long as you have some stale bread! Just cut the bread into pieces, drizzle over olive oil, salt and pepper, and bake in the oven at 400 F for 10-12 minutes.
  2. While the croutons bake, make the salad dressing. The best and fastest way to do this is in a blender or with a hand blender, so if you do it with a whisk just know it will take longer.
  3. Combine both the zest and the juice of two lemons with 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan, and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Once that’s well mixed, start slowly drizzling in 1/4 cup of olive oil to create the emulsion.
  4. Once the dressing is made, toss it with a ton of kale and any other vegetables you want to use, put the croutons on top, and enjoy!

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