VEGAN Stir Fried Kale, Carrots, Walnuts

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Stir Fried Kale, Carrots and Walnuts

 

Recipe By :Johnna Albi and Catherine Walthers

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3/4 pound kale

2 teaspoons canola oil -- plus

1 teaspoon canola oil (optional) -- for nuts

1/3 cup walnuts -- coarsely chopped

2 large garlic cloves -- coarsely chopped

2 quarter-size slices fresh ginger

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes -- or to taste

2 carrots (peeled) -- thin matchsticks

2 tablespoons water -- optional as needed

or light broth

sea salt or soy sauce -- to taste

 

1. Wash kale and strip the leaves off the stalks, discard the stalks, then cut

the kale into 1/8-inch strips. Cut slices in half. Set aside.

 

2. Heat a large wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to the pan and

swirl around to coat the bottom of the wok. Add the walnuts and toast, stirring

constantly, for about 1 minute. Set aside to drain on a paper towel.

[Alternatively, dry-pan toast the nuts.]

 

3. Add the remaining oil to the wok. Swirl again. Add the garlic and ginger and

stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add the red pepper flakes and carrots and stir-fry for

1 minute.

 

4. Add the shredded kale and toss well to coat with oil. Press down on the kale,

cover, and let cook for 30 seconds. Stir-fry again and then cover. Cook for 3

minutes longer, stirring contents of pan about every minute to avoid burning the

kale. The steam generated should be enough to complete the cooking process, but

2 tablespoons water or broth can be added during the cooking process, if

desired, to increase steam and tenderness of kale. Taste and season with salt or

soy sauce. Remove ginger slices and serve hot, garnished with the walnuts.

 

TIP - CUTTING MATCHSTICKS. An easy way to cut carrots into thin matchsticks is

first to cut the carrot on a sharp diagonal into oval slices. Then stack 2 or 3

slices and cut them into 5 1/8-inch-wide strips. These thin strips cook quickly

and are nice for salads, too.

 

Source:

" Greens Glorious Greens [iSBN 0312141084] "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 95 Calories; 5g Fat (47.1% calories from

fat); 3g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 35mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 1 Fat.

 

NOTES : Kale's versatility as a vegetable makes it a good choice for an easy

stir-fry. The cooked kale will be slightly crunchy. Serve with steamed fish and

rice for a pleasant contrast in texture and flavor. Vegetarian: black-eyed peas

and corn bread

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 2130706543 0 0 4974 0 260 0 0 2130706543

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