Kickin' Kale

Kale is a green vegetable that is close to a wild cabbage. It is an amazing vegetable that is rich in nutrition and has huge health benefits. One cup of kale is only 35 calories and a whopping 180% of vitamin A, 200% of vitamin C and over 1,000% of vitamin K which is great for bone health. It has 5 grams of fiber and full of minerals like copper, potassium and iron.

Kale is a vegetable stand out and one of the healthiest vegetables around. I guess you can say Kale is King! 

I finally convinced my family to eat Kale and here are two ways to enjoy it!

Kale Chips

• 1 bunch of Kale
• Olive Oil Cooking Spray
• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie metal cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Remove the leaves from the stem and cut or tear into bite size pieces. Wash well.
Spray the kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes until crisp but not burnt.

Broccoli Kale Slaw

• Olive Oil
• Balsamic Vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 package of Broccoli Slaw
• 4 cups chopped kale
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup pumpkin or sunflower seeds
• 1/3 cup red onion sliced very thin

In a large bowl, mix the broccoli slaw, kale, onions, cranberries and seeds. Add salt and pepper and toss. Add enough olive oil and vinegar to coat and mix well. Serve alone or you can add your favorite protein for a complete meal.