Recipe Courtesy of Bon Appetit’s cookbook, The Food Lover’s Cleanse
Turmeric seems to be all the craze these days. Whether freshly grated or in its ground, powdered form, turmeric is lauded for its health benefits and gorgeous deep yellow hue. It also gives a deep, warm flavor to whatever you choose to add it to. This lovely side dish is healthy and unbelievably delicious; a sauté of yellow onions, leeks, good-for-you kale and a spicy red chile pepper is nice as is, but with the addition of ground turmeric, the dish rises to a whole other level. You top this saute off with a crunchy, buttery topping of cashews and pumpkin seeds for added yumminess. The onions take on the natural yellow coloring of the turmeric, and the dish is so flavorful and well balanced that is can (and should be) paired with just about any entrée you have in mind.
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‘Kale Sauteed with Onions, Leeks & Turmeric’
Ingredients:
- Recipe Courtesy of Bon Appetit’s cookbook, The Food Lover’s Cleanse*
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large leek (white and light green parts, well rinsed), thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 (2-inch section) turmeric root, peeled and julienned, or 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 small dried chile
- Fine sea salt to taste
- 1 1/2 lbs. kale, well washed, large stems removed, sliced crosswise into 2-inch ribbons
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 Tablespoons Spiced Pumpkin Seed & Cashew Crunch (I used plain, toasted cashews and sunflower seeds…so use what you prefer!)
Directions:
- In a large skillet or braising pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add in the leek, onion, turmeric, chile and 2 tablespoons of water. Season with salt and stir until the onion and leek have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the kale, ¼ cup water, and more salt.
- Cover the pan and cook until the kale becomes easy to stir, about 3 minutes. Remove the lid, toss well, and cook until the kale is tender but still bright green and toothsome, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with more salt and the pepper and remove the chile pod.
- Serve with the nuts/crunch on top.
Tagged: Bon Appetit, cashews, dried chile, ground turmeric, kale, leeks, onions, pumpkin seeds, red chile pepper, saute, The Food Lover's Cleanse, turmeric, vegetable saute, vegetarian
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