Author Notes
Lacinato kale holds up beautifully in this sweet and spicy dish. Check out these numbers: 250% DV Vit A, 397% DV Vit C, and 690% DV Vit K. All for a measly 182 calories - now that’s a bargain! For more whole food, plant-based recipes, visit www.livingplate.com. —Living Plate
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Ingredients
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1
small head lacinato kale, Washed, spines removed, and thinly sliced
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1 1/2
cups cubed fresh pineapple
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1/4 cup
chopped red onion
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1
red pepper, seeded and chopped
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1
jalapeño pepper, minced [remove seeds for less heat]
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1
lime, juiced
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1/2
small orange, juiced
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1/2 teaspoon
cumin powder
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1 tablespoon
hemp seeds
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1 teaspoon
olive oil [optional]
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salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
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Prepare kale and place in a medium bowl. Massage kale, squeezing in the palm of your hands, until it wilts – about 2 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, combine pineapple, cilantro, onion, red pepper, jalapeño, lime and orange juices, and cumin powder. Stir well and let stand for 15 minutes.
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Toss pineapple mixture with kale.
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Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil [if desired] and sprinkle with hemp seeds just before serving.
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Note: Pineapple mixture can be made ahead. Toss with kale before serving.
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Nutrition facts [www.Nutritiondata.com] per serving [without oil]: Calories, 182: Fat, 4g; Carbohydrate, 34g; Fiber, 6g; Protein, 6g; Vit A, 250% DV; Vit C 397% DV; Calcium, 13%; Iron, 16%; Vit K 690% DV
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