What’s fresh? In this series of posts, we’ll be highlighting some of the fresh produce that is currently in season. You’ll learn about nutrient-dense foods we love, along with an easy recipe to help you incorporate these foods into your Pure Lifestyle. We hope you’ll be inspired to try a new recipe or even a new food!
You’ve no doubt heard by now that kale is good for you. It’s truly a nutrition powerhouse, packed with tons of fiber, B vitamins, and minerals like manganese, copper, and potassium. Additionally, it’s one of the highest sources of vitamin K, which is known for regulating our inflammatory response. And surprisingly, kale also contains omega-3 fats and some protein.
Kale is our favorite food to make our green smoothies green, but it’s also delicious steamed. Try the recipe below and let us know what you think!
Garlic and Lemon Steamed Kale
1 lb kale
2 cloves garlic
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp olive oil
Sea salt
Chop kale into 1/2”pieces, and mince the garlic. Allow to sit while you’re preparing everything else. Fill a saucepan with 1 cup water and place a steamer basket inside. Cover and bring to a boil. Add the kale to the basket and allow to steam for five minutes. While kale is steaming, combine the minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and sea salt. Transfer kale to a serving dish, and toss with the mixture while the kale is still hot. Enjoy!
We hope you try this; and we’d love to hear how you like it! As always, if you have any questions or if you need help on your journey to wellness, please contact Pure Nutrition + Wellness at [email protected] or call us at 844-787-3935.
Be Well,
Donna Stephens, BCN, CNHP, LDHS
Kristin Stephens, MS, NTP
