Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Hearty Kale and Onion Stir-fry


Ingredients (Makes 2 servings):
1. 1 bunch fresh kale, julienned
2. 1 small yellow onion, sliced
3. 4 to 5 cloves of garlic, minced
4. Pinch of nutmeg
5. Salt and pepper to taste
6. 1 teaspoon soy sauce
7. ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
8. Pinch of ground coriander (optional)

Method:
1. To prepare kale, wash and remove leaves from stems. The stems are too tough to be eaten. Julienne the leaves.
2. In a saucepan, heat and stir-fry garlic with about 3 tablespoons of water.
3. Once you can smell the aroma of the garlic, add onions and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add in kale and stir-fry until wilted. This will take about 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Add another 3 tablespoons of water if necessary to prevent the pan from drying.
5. Season with nutmeg, ground coriander and chili flakes(if using), salt, pepper and soy sauce.
6. Stir-fry to mix well (for about another minute) and ready to serve warm over rice or pasta.

Note:
If you cannot find kale in your local supermarket (especially in Asia), you can switch-up kale with any of your favorite green leafy vegetable such as baby bok choy, chinese spinach etc.

Nutritional value of this recipe
This is a super recipe. At only 89 calories, this recipe is a huge provider of Vitamin A (200%*), Vitamin C (145%*), calcium (12%*), dietary fiber, manganese, potassium and Vitamin B6.
 
* based on a 2,000 calories per day diet

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