Kale boosts nutrients in lentil-potato dal

By Hawaiian Electric Co.

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 15, 2012

~~<p>Kale stands out as one of the most nutritious dark leafy green vegetables, rich in dietary fiber, vitamins A and K, and manganese, as well as beta carotene and folic acid. In addition, kale also has cholesterol-lowering benefits.</p>
<p>To maximize its nutritional value and flavor, the best way to cook kale is to steam it for five minutes and drizzle it with a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. Kale is popular as a salad and often is included in hearty dishes such as curries and stews, as featured in this week's recipe.</p>
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Kale stands out as one of the most nutritious dark leafy green vegetables, rich in dietary fiber, vitamins A and K, and manganese, as well as beta carotene and folic acid. In addition, kale also has cholesterol-lowering benefits.

To maximize its nutritional value and flavor, the best way to cook kale is to steam it for five minutes and drizzle it with a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. Kale is popular as a salad and often is included in hearty dishes such as curries and stews, as featured in this week's recipe. Login for more...