Creamy Red Pepper Kale

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp avocado oil (For sautéing)
• 0.25 cup cashews (For toasting)
• 1 tsp lime juice (Optional; use according to taste)
• 0.5 red onion (Chopped)
• 1 tbsp garlic (Chopped)
• 3 sweet peppers (Chopped; use 3–4 peppers)
• 1 tbsp fermented red pepper paste (The listed amount is 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon)
• 2 bunches kale (Chopped; approximately 400 g edible leaves)
• 0.333 cup liquid aminos (The source spells this as “liquid amino”)
• 1 can coconut cream (13.5 fl oz can)
• salt (To taste)
• black pepper (To taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Wash and chop the kale, red onion, garlic, and sweet peppers. Measure the cashews, fermented red pepper paste, liquid aminos, and coconut cream so they are ready to add in sequence.

2. 2

   Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the avocado oil and cashews. Toast the cashews for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant; take care not to burn them.

3. 3

   Add the chopped red onion, garlic, and sweet peppers to the pan. Sauté for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

4. 4

   Add the fermented red pepper paste. Stir it into the vegetables and cook for 1 additional minute so the paste becomes fragrant and coats the vegetables.

5. 5

   Add the chopped kale and liquid aminos. Stir to combine, then cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring once during cooking, until the kale is wilted and tender.

6. 6

   Add the coconut cream to the pan and stir until evenly incorporated. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes, allowing the kale and sauce to become creamy and fully tender.

7. 7

   Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Add 1–2 teaspoons of lime juice if desired for extra tang. Serve hot, optionally with wild rice.

Notes

The page lists purple kohlrabi, fermented chili sauce, chopped chives, additional avocado oil, and wild rice elsewhere on the page; these appear to be serving suggestions or unrelated shopping-list items rather than required ingredients for the creamy red pepper kale. Nutrition is an estimate for the listed dish and does not include optional wild rice.

Nutrition per serving

• side dish
• vegan
• dairy-free
• gluten-free
• vegetarian
• stovetop
• creamy
• spicy