How to Make Cooked Kale Salad with Quinoa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to the wonderful world of healthy and delicious salads! If you're looking for a new and exciting way to incorporate kale into your diet, then you've come to the right place. Our Cooked Kale Salad with Quinoa recipe is a perfect combination of nutrition and flavor, and it's a great way to make sure that you're getting all the necessary nutrients in one meal.

Kale has been gaining popularity in recent years for its incredible health benefits. It's rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and i...

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Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
  • 2 green onions, trimmed and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 leaves curly kale, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa, or more to taste
  • 20 sliced water chestnuts
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green onions, chili sauce, garlic, and ginger; saute until garlic is golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil to the skillet. Add kale and saute until bright green, softened, and lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Add green onion mixture back to the skillet. Add red bell pepper. Mix in cooked quinoa, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and vinegar and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    284 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 803mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 71mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 385mg