ABOUT THE RECIPE:

Kale is steamed until tender, then tossed with an easy and delicious "creamy" walnut sauce to provide an enticing side dish. This is such a tasty way to serve this leafy green!

Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 very large bunch kale, washed, de-stemmed and very thinly sliced
• ½ cup chopped walnuts, plus more for garnish
• ½ cup water, plus more as needed
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
• 1 to 2 teaspoons tamari (to taste)
• 1 small clove garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

Steam the kale for 8 to 12 minutes (depending on the thickness of the leaves), or until wilted and tender, but still a bright green color. Transfer the kale to a medium-sized bowl.

To make the "cream" sauce, put the walnuts, water, Italian seasoning, tamari and garlic into a blender and process until creamy in texture, adding more water if needed, two tablespoons at a time, to achieve desired consistency.

Pour the sauce over the steamed kale and toss until the kale leaves are evenly coated. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Garnish with a few chopped walnuts (optional) and serve.