K is for Kale

Kale is the latest buzz with all those crazy hipsters out there who seem to think they invented eating clean and raw foods, but if you are not the sort that wants your smoothie green there are plenty of other ways to get the benefits of kale. Research shows it contains all the goodness you need for things such as lowering cholesterol, lowering cancer risks, detoxing, and many more.

If you dont mind a kale smoothie, my favorite is
1 banana
3 large kale leaves (no stalk)
1 cup peppermint tea (cooled)
2 tbsps plain yogurt
1/2 cup ice

If you are just trying kale for the first time, or prefer it mixed with other flavors then this recipe is delicious

Kale salad with roast cauliflower and chickpeas

• Olive oil spray 
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 small head cauliflower
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 tbsps olive oil
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Salt and pepper
• 1 bunch roughly chopped kale
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 can chickpeas, drained

Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Lightly spray a frypan with olive oil and toss pinenuts until golden. Set aside. On a baking sheet, toss the cauliflower with the cayenne pepper, 2 tbsp of olive oil, salt and black pepper. Roast 20-25 minutes until golden around edges. Meanwhile, blend (TMX, 1 min/Sp 7) tahini, lemon juice, 2 tbsp of oil, 3/4 cup water, salt and black pepper, until thick and creamy. On a baking sheet place the kale, chickpeas and red onion and bake for 10 mins. Top with cauliflower, sprinkle with pinenuts, and pour over tahini dressing. Serve warm with roast chicken, steak or just by itself even is delicious!