By: EatingWell

Photographer: Kale with Apples & Mustard

Publish Date: 2008-10-01

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Total Time: 35 minutes

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Recipe Description:

Tart apples, grainy mustard, cider vinegar and a touch of brown sugar add sweet-and-sour flavor to sauteed kale.

Recipe Ingredients:

1. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2. 1-1 1/2 pounds kale, ribs removed, coarsely chopped (see Tip)
3. 2/3 cup water
4. 2 Granny Smith apples, sliced
5. 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
6. 4 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
7. 2 teaspoons brown sugar
8. Pinch of salt, or to taste

Recipe Steps:

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add kale and cook, tossing with two large spoons, until bright green, about 1 minute. Add water, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in apples; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender, 8 to 10 minutes more.
2. Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard, brown sugar and salt in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the kale, increase heat to high and boil, uncovered, until most of the liquid evaporates, 3 to 4 minutes.

Recipe Tips & Notes:

1. Tip: A 1- to 1 1/2-pound bunch of kale yields 16 to 24 cups of chopped leaves. When preparing kale for this recipe, remove the tough ribs, chop or tear the kale as directed, then wash it—allowing some water to cling to the leaves. The moisture helps steam the kale during the first stages of cooking.

Recipe Nutrition:

Per serving: 107 calories; 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 3g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber; 134 mg sodium; 399 mg potassium

Nutrtion Bonus: Vitamin A (170% daily value), Vitamin C (100% dv).

Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 fat (mono)

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Recipe Categories:

Course(s)

Dinner

Cuisine(s)

American

Degree of Difficulty

Easy

Special Health Consideration(s)

Healthy Weight

Heart Healthy

High Calcium

High Potassium

Low Sodium

Low Cholesterol

Low Sat Fat

Low Carb

Low Calorie

Seasons & Occassions

Winter

Fall

Summer

Spring

Technique(s)

Braise

Quick

Saute

Dish Type(s)

Side Dishes

Recipe Disclaimer(s):

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