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Kale with Ginger and Carrots

February 27, 2014 by Mary 24 Comments

Kale with ginger and carrots and steam in a skillet.I love coming up with unique combinations of vegetables. Not that this is so mind blowing but it’s a new combination for me. And I love being able to put dinner on the table in 40 minutes. I think the 30 minute claim is BS. Unless you’re using processed food. This meal, I put on the table in 40 minutes, even with the time it takes to cut the kale leaves off of the stem. But what pleased me most, was this vegetable combination of kale with ginger and carrots.

Kale with ginger and carrots and roasted cod on a white Wedgewood plate.

Roasted cod seasoned with Old Bay and the sauteed kale with ginger and carrots

The addition of the chicken broth, which was a second thought, only because I had some brewing on the stove, was a great flavor booster. I think I’ve told you before, my husband is not a kale fan. At all. But, he loves my kale salad. I do too, but that’s more time consuming as you have to chiffonade the kale, heat and watch the olive oil, grate the cheese, and toast the pine nuts.  And that’s not exactly a low calorie dish with the oil and cheese. This dish of sautéed kale was easy, peasy, really pretty (pretty is important to me), low calorie and Steve liked it! He really liked it. It was delicious!

Here you go – you might call this More Easy Vegetables for Joan, 2.0!Kale with ginger and carrots in skillet.

KALE WITH GINGER AND CARROTS – serves 4

1 tbs. olive oil
1 bunch of kale, washed, stemmed and cut into 1” strips
3 carrots, peeled and cut on a diagonal into 1/8” thick slices
2 tbs. of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1/2 cup chicken broth, preferably homemade, or vegetable broth or dry white wine
Salt
Pepper

Warm olive oil on low in a large skillet. Add ginger and carrots and cover for 10 minutes to soften. Add all the kale and the chicken broth and cover for 5 minutes. Toss and turn up heat to medium and toss and cover alternately until kale and carrots are tender to your liking, 10 – 12 minutes longer. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve with love.

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  1. apuginthekitchen says

    February 27, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    The combination of Kale, carrots and ginger sounds delicious to me. Bonus points for being beautiful too! I love combining vegetables also, this is a great combination.
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    • Mary Frances says

      February 28, 2014 at 7:22 AM

      Thanks Suzanne — and I LOVE Boston Creme Pie – haven’t had it in years. I’m going to make yours. But why do they call it a pie? How’s your finger?

      Reply
  2. Jovina Coughlin says

    February 27, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    What a great recipe to make -something different for a change. I would never have thought to pair carrots with kale.
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 1, 2014 at 10:58 PM

      I would have never thought of it either, Jovina. I just had all of that in my fridge and needed to use stuff up – typical!

      Reply
  3. yummychunklet says

    February 27, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    Healthy looking dish!
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 3, 2014 at 7:15 PM

      Yep – but more importantly, it tastes great!!

      Reply
  4. Gather and Graze says

    February 28, 2014 at 1:37 AM

    I’m rather embarrassed to admit that I’ve never tasted kale before… I think I need to start out by trying either your kale salad or your kale with ginger and carrots for the best chance of success! The vibrant green is just beautiful. Need to be strong and ‘just do it’! 🙂
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 3, 2014 at 7:17 PM

      Yes! Just go for it!!! It’s so good for you – all of those dark green vegetables are brimming with good stuff!

      Reply
  5. ela@GrayApron says

    February 28, 2014 at 1:37 AM

    What a beautiful side dish. I prefer greens in a warm version. Cod looks good too, we fish it around here..:) ela

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    • Mary Frances says

      March 3, 2014 at 7:18 PM

      Thanks Ela! Cod is nice – simple – and nice!

      Reply
  6. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

    February 28, 2014 at 4:20 AM

    I love ginger and carrots together and if I could find kale I am sure this would be a winner in our house 🙂
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 3, 2014 at 7:20 PM

      Too hot to grow kale I bet! Love your al fresco dining table legs!!

      Reply
  7. Coffee and Crumpets says

    February 28, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    That’s the thing with kale, it’s time consuming to cut and clean. I was excited to find washed and cut kale at Trader Joes the other day so maybe I’ll keep a bag handy. I am finally beginning to like sautéed kale, before I had to bake it before I did anything with it! I can imagine the ginger being a great addition to the kale. Nice side dish, Mary Frances!
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 3, 2014 at 7:23 PM

      I know what you mean Nazneen! I like your Blood Orange Upside Down Cake – except my husband can’t eat citrus now – something about it counteracting with some medicine he’s taking right now. 🙁

      Reply
  8. cakewhiz says

    March 1, 2014 at 2:07 AM

    i only recently started eating kale. So, i am always looking for new recipes to try at home with my family. This combination of kale and carrot sounds wonderful!

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    • Mary Frances says

      March 3, 2014 at 7:24 PM

      Thank you!! I hope you try it!

      Reply
  9. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    March 1, 2014 at 3:00 AM

    I just made a kale salad too-I must say that yours sound brilliant though. I love ginger and carrots so I already know that this would be a hit here! 🙂
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 3, 2014 at 7:24 PM

      Thanks Lorraine!! What did you put in your kale salad?

      Reply
  10. Jane McClaren says

    March 1, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    i also follow our food culture and promote the enjoyment of the “good foods that tell the truth.” Mary, this is delicious and so beautiful! Good healthy food doesn’t have to be boring!

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    • Mary Frances says

      March 3, 2014 at 7:25 PM

      So right Jane!!

      Reply
  11. Francesca says

    March 1, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    ahhhh this looks delicious. Seems there’s a theme in the foodieblog world of home cooks bringing it back to basics with hearty fruit and veg 🙂
    Francesca recently posted…Lemon Yogurt + Pistachio BundtMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      March 3, 2014 at 7:26 PM

      Well that would certainly be nice and worthwhile. Thanks Francesca!!

      Reply
  12. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    March 2, 2014 at 12:56 AM

    Oh wow, I am more on your husband’s side about kale but like you, if it looks good I’m much more prepared to give it a go. 🙂
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    • Mary Frances says

      March 3, 2014 at 7:27 PM

      Good looking – as in many things in life – helps!

      Reply

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