Kale is a favorite veggie in the health food “circuit”.
A rich source of Vitamins K, A, & C, a good source of fiber, a natural anti-inflammatory, & an ocular health powerhouse, Kale should be a staple in everyone’s diet!
…But I don’t know how to eat it! Do I cook it? How?
To garner the most nutritional benefits, it is recommended that kale be lightly steamed for a least 3-5 minutes. Cooking makes it a bit easier to digest. Below is one of our favorite “kale for beginners” recipes.
Take the plunge! Enjoy kale!!!
Kale & Tomatoes
(Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Vegan)
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp Grapeseed Oil
- 1/8 cup Pacific Natural Foods Organic Vegetable Stock
- 1/2 Yellow Onion, chopped
- 1 cup Crimini Mushrooms, sliced
- 2 Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 head Green Kale, coarsely chopped
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Pacific Natural Foods Organic Vegetable Stock
Directions:
- Heat a large skillet with grapeseed oil & stock over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions & saute until just translucent.
- Add the mushrooms & continue to saute until they give off their moisture, about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes & cook down until soft.
- Season with salt & pepper, to taste.
- Pour stock over top & cover with a lid reduce heat to a simmer & cook about 7 minutes.
- Add chopped kale to the skillet, stir and cover for about 3-5 minutes
- Enjoy as is or over pasta!




















