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SESAME KALE

Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Cooking
by Beverly Lynn Bennett & Ray Sammartano
Savory kale is quickly steam-fried with onion and garlic and then tossed with sesame seeds, hemp seeds, tamari, and toasted sesame oil to create this delicious, calcium-rich side dish.
Prep time: 3 to 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 to 7 minutes
Serving size: 3/4 to 1 cup
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients
• 2/3 cup onion, diced
• 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth
• 2 tsp. garlic, minced
• 1 bunch green or purple kale, stems trimmed, and torn into large pieces
• 1½ tsp. raw sesame seeds
• 1½ tsp. raw hemp seeds
• 1 tsp. tamari
• 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
 

Directions
1. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, steam-fry onion, water, and garlic, stirring often, for 2 or 3 minutes or until onion is soft. Add kale and steam-fry, stirring often, for 3 or 4 minutes or until tender.

2. Add sesame seeds, hemp seeds, tamari, and toasted sesame oil, and stir well to combine. Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat, and serve hot.

Variation: Feel free to substitute other greens such as Swiss chard, mustard greens, or collard greens. You can also add red bell pepper or canned pinto or garbanzo beans for extra flavor and texture.

Thyme-ly Tip: You can use this same steam-frying technique, and many of the same ingredients, to make a delicious sesame- broccoli side dish. Replace the kale with 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets, and steam-fry them along with the onion, garlic, and 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger until crisp-tender. Add the remaining ingredients, and season with salt and pepper.