Steamed Kale

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Yields: 4 people

Ingredients: 
2 cups water
Pinch sea salt
1 bunch of kale 

Directions: 

1. Put water, salt and a steamer basket in a medium-size pot and heat on high.
2. Wash kale.
3. Remove leaves from stems and cut or tear leaves in any size you like. Chop the stems into 1/2-inch pieces, discarding the bottom as it tends to be tough.
4. When the water is boiling, add the stems to the pot, cover and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the leaves, cover, lower the heat and steam for another 2-4 minutes. Leaves should be wilted, yet bright green.
6. Carefully remove the steamer basket and transfer kale to a serving dish.

Notes: 

• Enjoy the kale plain, or add a little tamari or lemon juice.
• Try this same technique with collard greens, bok choy and mustard greens.

Source: Institute of Integrative Nutrition New York