Thursday, December 30, 2010

Confetti Kale Sauté

"Confetti" because of its multi colored appearance. A sauté of Kale, Onions, Carrots, Diced tomatoes and a tangy sauce makes an attractive flavorful side dish. Or it can be a delicious soup if additional broth or water is added.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Serves:4
Yield:48 oz  

Ingredients

1 tbsp Organic Canola Oil
1 medium Onion, Sweet
2 large Carrot, Raw
1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper
3 Garlic Clove
1 tsp Fenugreek seed
1 tsp Fenugreek
2 tsp Ginger, Ground
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Ground Coriander Seed
1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp Reduced Sodium Salt - Potassium Chloride
1/4 cup Organic Raw Pepitas
1 14 oz Can Diced Tomatoes (with no added Sodium)
2 cups Vegetable Broth Low Sodium
1 cup Water 
1/4 cup Sunkist Raisins
1 tbsp Arrowroot Powder
8 cups Kale, Raw

Directions

  1. In 1 Tbsp of canola oil, saute the onion until it begins to carmelize. Also at the same time toast the pepitas, fenugreek seed alongside the onion.
  2. Add garlic and continue to sauté.
  3. Add the diced carrots and diced bell pepper
  4. Mix in the spices.
  5. Add the diced tomato and the vegetable broth.
  6. If needed, add some or all of the water to keep the sauce liquid. Add even more water if  you are planning to serve as a soup.
  7. Simmer 30 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken and the carrots are starting to cook.
  8. Sprinkle on the arrowroot and stir to further thicken the sauce.
  9. Blend in the chopped kale and raisins.
  10. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until the kale is done but not over cooked.

Categories

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine Type: Vegetarian
Main Ingredient: Vegetables

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 oz.
Amount per Serving
Calories 127
Calories from Fat 32.85

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.65g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.66g 3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 107.7mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 22.95g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.34g 9%
Sugars 1.99g
Protein 3.93g 7%

Est. Percent of Calories:

Fat 26%
Carbs 62%
Protein 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calories needs.

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