Kale and Spuds

I have some kale and went looking for a few recipes (besides just fixing kale chips). . . .

Quinoa and Kale Salad
Serves: 4-6
1½ lemons, juiced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
¾ tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper

2 bunches curly kale, destemmed and finely chopped
1½ cups cooked quinoa
½ cup golden raisins
½ cup roasted almonds, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 avocado, cubed (optional)

Mix together dressing, then pour over kale in large bowl.  Stir until until kale is coated and starts to be broken down.  Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine.


Lentil, Kale and Potato Soup
Serves: 4

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks of celery, diced
2 large carrots, diced
1 cup dry lentils (not red), rinsed and picked over
4 cups vegetables broth + ½ cup water
1 tsp salt
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cumin
¼ tsp coriander
1 large potato, diced (about 1½ cups)
½ bunch kale, ribs removed and chopped finely
2 tsp red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste

Salute onion, celery, carrots in olive oil.  Next, add lentils, broth, seasonings; bring to a boil then simmer 20 minutes.  Add potatoes, and simmer for 15 minutes longer until cooked.  Add kale, then stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper.


Salmon Burgers
1 can (14.5 oz) wild salmon, drained and bones/skin removed
1 egg + 1 egg white
½ cup breadcrumbs / oat flour
½ medium onion, chopped
1 cup of fresh spinach, chopped
2 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
3 oz goat or feta cheese
oil for frying

Remove bones from drained salmon, and mix in remaining ingredients except oil.  Form into patties and refrigerate for 30 minutes.  Cook in skillet, approximately 5 minutes per side until done.


Sweet potato fries
1 small/medium sweet potato
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cinnamon
sprinkle of smoked paprika
olive oil

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Slice sweet potatoes, then mix spices with oil.  Toss sliced potatoes in oil, then bake for about 25 minutes, checking after about 10 - 15 minutes to turn as necessary.