Kale recipes never get me as many “Likes” as sweet recipes. I understand, completely. I wasn’t excited about kale either, until I finally learned how to cook it properly. I do think kale needs some help to become more delightful and appealing to my taste buds, but really, as I discovered, with the right food combinations, cooking technique, and the perfect amount of seasoning, it’s actually amazing! And, if it helps psychologically, it’s an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins (A, C, K, B6), minerals (calcium, potassium, copper, manganese, iron, and magnesium), and protein. No wonder it attracts all those stubborn tiny aphids that won’t let go of the leaves just by washing them in cold water. The only way to get rid of them is to soak the kale in cold salted water for at least ten minutes. But after that, it takes about ten minutes to prepare this healthy little breakfast, which keeps me positive and full until our late lunch/early dinner. Continue reading
