Day 2 of GREENING it up as we count down to St. Patrick’s Day is Kale Day.
I love Kale. I hope you do too, but if you haven’t found a way to love it yet, I have just the recipe for you!
But first…
Why kale? Glad you asked!
Kale:
- is high in Iron
- is high in vitamin C
- is a great source of Calcium
- is high in vitamin K
- boosts your immune system
- increases your energy
- reduces inflammation
- is great for getting rid of toxins
- increases your metabolism
- aids your digestion
- helps fight heart disease, cancer, bone disease & more!
Here is the perfect recipe for you to become a kale-lover if you aren’t already. Try it out and thank me later 🙂
Asian Orange Sesame Kale
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 tsp. grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 bunch kale (about 3/4 lb.), tough stems removed & leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 1/2 tsp. Tamari Sauce (soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp. fresh orange juice
- 2 tsp. sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant, stirring constantly. Add kale and stir until coated with oil. Stir in soy sauce and orange juice; cover and cook for 3 minutes, or until kale is softened.
- Stir in sesame seeds and serve.
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