I’m learning when you buy a 2 lb bag of kale, you have to figure out how to eat 2 lbs of kale!
I’ve already put it in eggs, made chips, a cheeseseak and tonight I’m making a fried rice with it and some leftover pork.
Yesterday, I took a chance and cooked it with some quinoa to make a salad for lunch and can't believe how yummy it came out. The combo of cooked kale (which can be a little too earthy for me) was complemented perfectly by the sweet cranberries and salty sunflower seeds. Adding the quinoa made it a meal and added great texture. I will be making this again!
Here’s what I did...
- ¼ cup uncooked quinoa (42g)
- ½ cup water
- 50g raw kale, chopped finely
- 15g roasted sunflower kernels
- 15g dried cranberries
- ~1 tsp packed fresh thyme
- Kosher salt
Put the quinoa and ½ cup water in a small pot. Top with the kale.
Place the pot over high heat until the water boils. You’ll notice small bubbles on the sides in just a few minutes. Cover without stirring the kale in, and lower to a simmer.
After 10 minutes, uncover and toss everything. There should still be a little water remaining and the kale will have wilted.
Re-cover and continue to simmer for 5 more minutes while you gather the remaining ingredients.
Uncover the quinoa and kale again. Give it a good stir, raise the temperature of the burner to high, and cook uncovered until any remaining water cooks off, maybe 30 seconds.
Pour the quinoa-kale combo over the rest of the ingredients and toss together with a little kosher salt.
Pile on a plate and enjoy!
I ate half of it right away but put the plate in the fridge on my way out the door to run an errand. When I got back I pulled it out and tried it cold.
It was just as good, if not better!
I really enjoyed this one and I’m proud of myself for coming up with a fun way to get two foods in me that I know I should be eating more of: quinoa and kale.
| Servings | Amt per Serving | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entire Recipe | |||
| Calories | Fat | Fiber | WWPs | |
| 330 | 3g | 6g | old: 6 | new: 7 |
| Sugar | Sat Fat | Carbs | Protein | |
| 10g | 0g | 49g | 12g | |
Made this for my lunch today and it was yummy! I was very pleased and surprised. Made it just for myself as no one else would eat it in my house.
Thanks, Roni.
I was using your website a lot a few years ago when I was really * motivated + determined * on my weight watchers journey. Trying to get back on track.... one meal at a time. I may check out your blog to lose site..... I need to get inspired!
P.S. You're great 😉
I don't have a scale... 50g of kale... how much should i be using if I am ball-parking' it? 😉
really you can use as much or as little as you want. I just weight it out so I can share nutritional info. That's being said, I'd say 2 large stalks. 🙂
Delicious, simple and comes together quickly. Also very filling. Amounts of ingredients don't really matter, just do it all to your taste.
I love your recipes! Can u Pls convert grams into ounces for me. And how many does this serve? Thanks
Hi Katie! 15g is about a half an ounce. I just weigh everything. This serves 1.
That looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Roni,
This is a very interesting recipe. I love quinoa and kale! I think my husband and kids will like it. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe. 😀