Kale... My New Obsession

Kale has become my new obsession. Finally!  Something I can obsess over that is healthy and extremely good for you! Kale is a leafy green that is packed with great vitamins and minerals. For  little more information regarding Kale's health benefits Click Here.

As with all vegetables, what you get from it nutritionally depends on how you cook it. Luckily, you can saute' Kale and lose close to nothing when it comes to all the important stuff. That is how I
 have been cooking it lately and its amazing. All you need is some olive oil, your Kale of course, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic. I chop up the Kale into smaller bite size pieces. As a note Trader Joe's has bagged Kale that has already been washed and cut into perfect size pieces. All of the ingredients are to taste so I do not have specific measurements. I combine everything in a pan and cook the Kale until it is a bright green. Just remember that when it comes to Red Pepper flakes, a little goes a long way.

This is a great for lunch time or dinner as a side or you can add more to it, like chicken or quinoa and make it an entree. I love Kale and hope to find some great recipes using this wonderful source of vitamins and minerals.