What to do with Kale!
You’ve heard of it and seen it in the grocery. You know that it is good for you but for goodness sakes what in the heck do you do with it? Try this great recipe! Courtesy of EATING WELL MAGAZINE.
INDIAN-SPICED KALE AND CHICKPEAS
1 TBL. extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 pounds kale, ribs removed and coarsely chopped
1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 tsp ground coriander (check DIRTY GIRL FARM for this)
1/2 tsp ground cumin (check DIRTY GIRL FARM for this)
1/4 tsp garam masala (check DIRTY GIRL FARM for this) (this is an Indian spice)
1/4 tsp salt
1-15 oz. can chickpeas, rinsed
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant about 30 seconds. Add kale and cook, tossing with two large spoons, until bright green, about 1 minute. Add broth, coriander, cumin garam masala and salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender 8-10 minutes. Stir in chickpeas; cover and cook until the chickpeas are heated trhough, 1-2 minutes.
Recipe tip: A 1-1 1/2 lb of bunch of kale will yield 16 to 24 cups of chopped leaves. When preparing kale remove the tough ribs, chop or tear the kale as directed, then wash it—-allow some water to cling to the leaves. The moisture helps steam the kale during the first stages of cooking.
Nutrition Info
Per Serving (serves 4)
Calories: 202
Carbs: 32 g
Fat: 5g
Sat Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated fat: 3g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Potassium: 499 mg
Sodium: 415mg
ENJOY!!!
FOOD!!!!
Ready to go vegetarian? Here is a great recipe to try….remember to use organic ingredients whenever possible. Organic foods are becoming more and more available in grocery stores across the country.
HEATHER’S MEATLESS LOAF
3 eggs beaten
1 TBL. dried parsley flakes (check out DIRTY GIRL FARM for these)
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning (check out DIRTY GIRL FARM for these)
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 tsp ground pepper (check out DIRTY GIRL FARM for these)
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup diced onions
1/2 cup diced celery
12 oz. frozen ground beef substitute
1/2 cup ketchup
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large mixing bowl, combine eggs, parsley, Italian seasoning, bread crumbs, and pepper and mix well. Set aside. Spray a 9 x 5 loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In medium saucepan, saute onions and celery in vegetable oil. Add to egg mixture along with the thawed beef substitute and 2 TBS of ketchup. Mix thoroughly and press into prepared loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Spread remaining ketchup over loaf during last 15 minutes of baking time to glaze. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Can’t have meatloaf without mashed potatoes…here is a vegan recipe for gravy to put over those mashed potoatoes..making this a total comfort food meal!!!
VEGAN BROWN GRAVY (from the SKINNY BITCH book)
1/4 cup refinned coconut oil
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2-21/4 cups low sodium vegetable stock (try Imagine brand)
4 TBL. BRAGG’S LIQUID AMINOS (or 8 tsp. tamari or soy sauce)
salt & pepper to taste
Heat the oil in a 2-3 quart saucepan over medium heat. When the oil is almost completely melted, whisk in the flour.
Cook, stirring often, until the mixture is browned and smells nutty, about 5 minutes. A little at a time, add 2 cups of the stock, whisking until smooth after each addition. Remove from the heat and whisk in the BRAGG’S LIQUID AMINOS (or tamari or soy sauce) Add more stock, if desired, until the gravy reaches the desired consistency. Serve hot. Cover what you don’t use and refrigerate for 3-4 days. Reheat gently adding a little more stock or water if needed.
What's NEW!!!
Heather has been busy in her lab mixing and creating…so what’s new at DIRTY GIRL FARM?
BOOBIE BUTTER….makes you stop and thing for a moment! What is that? Seriously it is the greatest. (check www.dirtygirlfarm .com for specifics)
SWEET ORANGE AND CHOCOLATE BUTTER CREME….this is so yummy and it will glide over your skin like a dream helping to renew and hydrate. (check www.dirtygirlfarm .com for specifics)
FARMLIFE’S newest additions: FARMLIFE SILVER POLISH, FARMLIFE ANTI-BACTERIAL LAUNDRY SOAP, & FARMLIFE TOILET CLEANER. Perfect for spring cleaning! (check www.dirtygirlfarm .com for specifics)
Our GOOD KARMA LIP BALMS are on sale. Rehydrate those dry winter lips! Put them your coat pockets, purses, briefcases, schoolbags, and share them with friends. Trying applying right after a shower to seal in extra moisture. Buy a LIP SCRUB and get a GOOD KARMA LIP BALM for $2.00. (for a limited time only so hurry). What do lipscrubs do? They help to exfoliate the dead and dry skin on the lips…they make your lips look fantastic and oh so kissable!
Clean up your act!!!
DIRTY GIRL FARM now has two new laundry soap fragrances: GERANIUM AND FRESH GRASS. The cost is $6.00 each or 2 for $10.00.
Try a little aromatherapy fun in your laundry room, mix equal parts of our laundry soaps to create your custom fragrance. A dear customer and friend of DIRTY GIRL FARM, Patrice Detal, has a fragrance she calls “Dirty Roses”, a similar take on this fragrance is to mix 1 part Geranium to 1 part Patchouli. MMMMM sounds wonderful!!!
Clean up your act and eliminate just one chemical based cleaning product. BE THE CHANGE! Small steps add up and lead to big change when we all work together to be the change.
