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Fresh bowl of bright green kale with fork and spoon

Blanched Kale


  • Author: Michelle Minnaar
  • Total Time: 8 minutes
  • Yield: 300g (4½ cups) 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Want to learn a new way to cook your kale? Blanched kale is healthy and high in fibre and can make a tasty snack or side dish. Great for if you're following a keto-lifestyle, vegan or not!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 300g (4 1/2 cups) kale, destemmed and cut into pieces

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and add 17g (1 tbsp) of salt.
  2. Drop the kale into the water and cook for 3 minutes. 
  3. [Option 1] Drain and serve immediately. 
  4. [Option 2] If you’re not eating the kale immediately, then transfer the kale into an ice bath with a slotted spoon. Once the kale has cooled down, remove it from the water, then pat dry. Place in the fridge and use when needed.

Notes

  • My favourite way to enjoy kale is by melting 28g (2 tbsp) butter in a frying pan and tossing the leaves around until everything has heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boil
  • Cuisine: American

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