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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
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Kale with Creamy Walnut Sauce

I can inhale my leafy greens when they're served with this creamy walnut sauce.
Course: Salad, Sauces and dressings, Side Dish

Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch kale washed, de-stemmed and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup water plus more as needed
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon tamari
  • 1 clove garlic
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Get the steamer ready: bring a pot of water with a steamer basket to boil.
  • Place the kale in the steamer basket and steam for 5 minutes.
  • Drain and transfer the kale to a medium-sized bowl.
  • Put the walnuts, water, Italian seasoning, tamari and garlic into a blender and process until creamy in texture, adding more water if needed, two tablespoons at a time, to achieve desired consistency.
  • Pour the sauce over the cooked kale and toss until the kale leaves are evenly coated. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.