If you've ever wondered what to do with leftover kale stems, this recipe is for you! In under 15 minutes, kale stems are transformed into a delicious sweet and spicy side dish. Using a handful of pantry ingredients, the stems become not just edible but enjoyable.
Ingredients
2teaspoonsolive oil
10-12kale stems, picked clean of the leaves and chopped into 1-inch pieces
2tablespoonsfinely minced onion
1tablespoonhoney or maple syrup
½teaspoonsoy sauce, can use reduced sodium
½teaspoonsriracha
1pinchchili flakes
1pinchsea salt
Instructions
Heat the oil in a medium-sized frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the kale stems and onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the kale stems have softened but still have a little crunch.