Steamed Kale with Daikon

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Veggie Sides Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free

Prep Time

5 minutes

Prep Notes

Cooking Time

5 minutes

Yields

2 servings

Ingredients

1 bunch kale, chopped with stems
1/2 medium daikon radish, chopped into 1/2 inch chunks
1 tbsp tamari - or low-sodium, organic soy sauce; or liquid aminos
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp brown rice vinegar (or vinegar of choice; balsamic, white wine, rice wine, red wine)
1 tbsp raw honey

Directions

  1. Heat a medium sized pot with 2 inches of water.
  2. When the water boils, add kale and daikon radish, blanch for 2 minutes.
  3. Drain in a colander and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add all other ingredients and mix well, tasting to adjust amounts to your desire.


Notes

This dish includes all of the five tastes: Sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and pungent. It can be helpful in bringing balance to the system after a period of not-so-healthy eating.

For variations:

  • Add some dulse flakes and sesame seeds. 
  • Add some toasted pumpkin seeds or walnuts.
  • Also try adding other vegetables you like such as cauliflower, broccoli, string beans, or asparagus
  • Pair this dish with steamed fish.

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    Michele M. Rizzo - Christian Minister, Diploma Classical Homeopathy (D.Hom) Certified Nutritional Health Coach (CHC) 

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