Ingredients
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1 head of curly kale, roughly chopped (about 4 cups)
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¼ cup coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon red onion, minced
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
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¼ teaspoon chili powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Title: “Ethiopian Kale Salad”
Subtitle: An authentic taste of Addis Ababa
Description: This kale salad is perfect for those looking to incorporate more vegetables into their diet while also enjoying a delicious side dish that can be enjoyed anytime! It features a unique blend of spices, making it a perfect complement to other traditional Ethiopian dishes like injera bread.
Ingredients:
– 1 head of curly kale, roughly chopped (about 4 cups)
– ¼ cup coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil
– 1 tablespoon red onion, minced
– ½ teaspoon ground cumin
– ½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
– ¼ teaspoon chili powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, toss together the kale, oil, and all the spices until evenly mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Spread the kale mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
4. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. The kale should still have a crunchy texture when done.
5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving as part of a meal or on its own. Enjoy!
Difficulty Level: Easy
Servings: 4
Directions: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), place the kale mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil, and bake for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Afterwards, remove from the oven and enjoy as a snack or side dish.
Note: If you prefer a less cooked kale, reduce the baking time to around 10 minutes. Also, if you don’t have access to coconut oil or olive oil, use another high quality oil such as avocado oil instead.
Nutritional Information:
– Total Fat: 1.8g
– Cholesterol: 0mg
– Calories: 106kcal/serving
– Saturated Fat: 0.2g
– Protein: 4.4g
– Total Carbohydrate: 12.4g
– Dietary Fiber: 5.4g
Time Needed: Approximately 15 minutes
Zero Waste Note: Save the leaves of the kale plant and use them for additional salads or soups.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). |
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In a large bowl, toss together the kale, oil, and all the spices until evenly mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. |
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Spread the kale mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. |
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Bake for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. The kale should still have a crunchy texture when done. |
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving as part of a meal or on its own. Enjoy! |
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1.8g |
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0.2g |
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4.4g |
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12.4g |
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5.4g |