Created: 2/6/2024
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
This healthy and flavorful dish takes the traditional garlic kale saute to the next level with the addition of protein-packed quinoa. The garlic and olive oil infuse the kale with a delicious aroma and the lemon juice adds a refreshing tanginess, while the quinoa gives it a satisfying and wholesome texture. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or as a filling vegan main course.
Ingredients:
Yield: 4 servings
1 bunch of fresh kale, washed and de-stemmed
1 cup of quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Step 1
In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add the quinoa. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed.
In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add the quinoa. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed.
Step 2
Meanwhile, prepare the kale by washing it thoroughly and removing the tough stems. Roughly chop the kale into bite-sized pieces.
Meanwhile, prepare the kale by washing it thoroughly and removing the tough stems. Roughly chop the kale into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Step 4
Add kale to the skillet and stir to coat with the garlic oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes until kale starts to wilt.
Add kale to the skillet and stir to coat with the garlic oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes until kale starts to wilt.
Step 5
Reduce heat to low and add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet. Cover and cook until the kale is fully wilted and tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet. Cover and cook until the kale is fully wilted and tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the lid and stir in the cooked quinoa, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove the lid and stir in the cooked quinoa, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve hot as a filling and nutritious vegan main course or as a side dish. Enjoy the perfect combination of flavor and health!
Serve hot as a filling and nutritious vegan main course or as a side dish. Enjoy the perfect combination of flavor and health!