I found a similar recipe on a bag of kale that got me rolling with a few adaptions. It was a HUGE bag of kale, which did not hinder me. Dan has not been a fan of the leafy, dark greens and will only eat spinach if it is raw, in a salad (which is healthier, so I will give him that). I am generally the one to tackle kale by the arms loads.
Kale is one of the healthiest food around and here are a few reasons why you need to eat more kale…
- it is full of flavinoids which gives anti-inflammatory qualities and a fab anti-oxidant
- steaming kale makes it easier for your body to reach the maximum absorbency of nutrients it has to offer
- kale is a good source of calcium as well as fiber
- it is chock full of Vitamin K, A, and C
- visit WHfoods for the scoop
This is how I made my stew today, feel free to adapt it to your tastes. I love it with a crusty, handmade bread and cheese.
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup sweet brown rice, dry
2 cups french lentils, dry
4 cups sweet potato, cubed
1 bunch kale or swiss chard, coarsely chopped
1 lb smoked turkey breast, cubed
5 cups broth
Sauté the onions in 2 T extra virgin olive oil until just tender, add the garlic and stir until coated followed by the sweet potatoes. Cook this mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 6 minutes then add the broth. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the lentils, rice and smoked meat, cover, reduce heat to med-low, and cook until the grains are tender.
Salt and pepper to taste but remember that smoked turkey will have loads of flavor.
dentdelion says
Lacinato Kale? Those are some beautiful vains on that leaf of the kale. We are growing Red Russian Kale. I will have to try that soup recipe. Thanks.