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Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

LoLa — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:05:58 GMT

Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes
(recipe source: wholefoodsmarket.com)

I made this the other day to serve with some grilled chicken. Next time, I'll serve it over polenta. It's simple and delicious. Plus, as of late I can not get enough kale...lol

2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
3 ripe but firm tomatoes, chopped
2 bunches kale or collard greens (about 1 pound total), ribs removed, leaves thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and jalapeño (if using) and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until collapsed and juicy, about 10 minutes more.

Add kale, 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, salt and pepper, toss once or twice, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until kale is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Spoon into bowls and serve.

**Nutritional Information: 110 calories, 3.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 5g protein

Re: Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

littlemac — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:08:25 GMT

I make something similar with kale or spinach or even swiss chard. yummy

Re: Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

LoLa — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:17:21 GMT

Hiya Littlemac! Great idea. Any green would be delicious in this recipe.

LoLa

Re: Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

RespectLife — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:23:13 GMT

Lola, I am TRYING to like kale, I really am! I can take it in soup very easily but as a side....I'm trying! LOL This recipe may help since I like all the other flavors. The nutritional value is fantastic!!!

My small Wegman's only sells it in a GIANT pkg and it always looks like landscaping scraps from the yard! I need to find another store that carries it. I never see collard greens or I would try those.

Re: Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

LoLa — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:27:41 GMT

Hi Respect....

Come to the kale dark side... LoL

Honestly, you could easily substitute spinach or swiss chard (as littlemac suggested) in this recipe. You may have to adjust your cooking times though because kale usually takes longer to cook.

LoLa

Re: Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

RespectLife — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:39:05 GMT

LOL...I'm trying! I'm trying! I need to find a bigger produce section I think OR move to the warmer South where I can git me some good greens! Sometimes in pics the kale doesn't even look anything like what I just bought!

I have never tried swiss chard either! Sigh...sometimes eating healthy is hard HEE HEE!

Re: Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

Marienkaefer2 — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:42:54 GMT

This would be amazing with polenta. My favorite restaurant serves a kale and polenta dish that's silmilar.

You could add sausage with it. Or use it with pasta. I'd even try it with rice or potatoes.

I love dishes like this. Thanks for posting!

Re: Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

LoLa — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:49:24 GMT

RL... I believe in you!!! I loved your comment that it looks like landscape material..LoL

Marienkaefer... I agree!! It would be fantastic. You're so welcome!

Re: Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

KarenaJeannette — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:52:08 GMT

Thank you, LoLa!! This looks delicious!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

LoLa — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:23:55 GMT

Hi Karena! You're very welcome!

Re: Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

Sabatini2 — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 22:10:33 GMT

That sounds yummy, LoLa! Thanks. I also love ratatouille over polenta!

Re: Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

LoLa — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:06:34 GMT

Hi Sabatini! You're very welcome. I do too!!

Re: Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

Kay SD — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:18:49 GMT

LoLa, this looks good! Question: with all the tomato juice plus added water, doesn't it end up soupy? Thanks.

Re: Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

LoLa — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:39:03 GMT

Hiya Kay! Good question. Surprisingly, the water evaporates quickly as the greens get tender. I didn't experience any soupy(ness) but just to be sure, you could always add a little water at a time as you see fit. :-)

Re: Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

Kay SD — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 00:39:55 GMT

Sounds good to me, LoLa. Thanks. I think adding a little at a time would work well, and it would allow me to cook the kale until barely tender but still bright green. I like it less when it gets darker green as it cooks.

Now if there are just some ripe, wonderful tomatoes left when the new crop of kale ripens toward fall...

My current way to make greens is to chop up one (or even a half) slice of bacon or pancette, cook it most of the way to render the fat, sauté some garlic and scallions in the fat, then remove most of the fat and add chopped kale. I just stir and turn them with tongs until they wilt, then add a slosh of water and cover for a few minutes to let them steam. This dish is very fast, and really, with a hint of the bacon in it, how can it fail to please?

I can eat huge helpings of this when I make it, sometimes topping with a fried egg or two if I want the protein.

Re: Kenyan-Style Kale and Tomatoes

LoLa — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 04:59:45 GMT

Hi Kay! Ooooo bacon!! That sounds wonderful. Let me know next time you make it and I'll be right over!