Kale with Fried Green Apples and Dried Tart Cherries
Tonight you’ll enjoy Lacinato or Dino kale with fried green apples that have just a whisper of cinnamon.
The greens are cooked with fresh basil and combined with dried tart cherries. They’re served with sliced chicken or chickenless tenders and toasted almonds. It’s all presented over a bed of high-protein quinoa.
Grocery List: Kale with Fried Apples and Dried Tart Cherries
Kale and Fried Apples with Dried Cherries
Produce
garlic (if needed)
1 yellow onion
1 yellow bell pepper
1 bunch fresh Lacinato kale
1 bunch fresh basil (if needed)
1 large apple
6 oz. dried cherries
sliced almonds (if needed)
Canned/Dried Foods
quinoa (if needed)
low-sodium vegetable broth (if needed)
sesame oil (if needed)
balsamic vinegar (if needed)
Frozen Foods
Chickenless tenders (if eating meatless)
Meat/Fish/Poultry
one cooked chicken breast (if eating meat)
Chilled Foods/Dairy
crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese (if needed)
Nutritional Value: Kale with Apple and Dried Tart Cherries
Kale with Dried Cherries and Poached Apple
Nutritional Analysis
Per Serving
Calories: 590
Protein: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 78 g
Total Fat: 19 g
(Saturated Fat:) 5 g
Dietary Fiber: 13 g
Cholesterol: 15 g
Sodium: 660 mg
% calories from fat: 29.5 %
Serving Size:
5 oz. quinoa with 12 oz. of the kale mixture topped with gorgonzola and ½ a sliced apple on the side.
