Hello Gorgeous!

I have so much to share with you and only this space, so I am going to quickly choose one thing: A fabulous recipe! All else will have to wait until next week.

So are you ready for a yummy, superfood recipe that is fast, deeply nutritious and easy? (It’s also just exotic enough to make any meal feel like an occasion.)

I learned this recipe from the National Dried Plum association. A dried plum, in case you aren’t aware, is a prune wrapped in a sexy new name. No matter what you call them, however, dried plums are not only delicious (so sweet, so chewy, so almost-chocolately), they are packed with high amounts of antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals and fiber—all of which boost the immune and digestive systems, help ward off cancer, and create great-looking skin.



In this recipe, dried plums team up with other superfood ingredients, including kale and coconut. If you don’t have dried plums, use raisins or dried unsweetened cherries or apricots. If you don’t have kale, try chard or collards. And so on.

Enjoy!

 

 

Sauteed Kale with Dried Plums and Coconut

Makes 4 servings

Fresh kale sautéed with cumin, mustard seed, chili flakes, ginger and California dried plums, garnished with toasted coconut
1 bunch smooth or curly kale (about 8 ounces)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon brown or yellow mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 cup diced California pitted dried plums
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt
1/4 cup toasted unsweetened flaked coconut


. Remove stems from kale and discard. Cut or tear kale into bite-size pieces; wash and drain (do not dry in a salad spinner; there should be some moisture clinging to the leaves).
In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds; when they start to pop, add cumin seeds and toss for a few seconds. Add dried plums, ginger and pepper flakes; after ginger sizzles for a few seconds, add kale.
. Cover skillet and cook 3-4 minutes or until kale wilts but is still bright green. Season with salt and mix well.
Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with coconut.