Looking for an easy veggie side dish recipe to add to your weekly repertoire?
This one is easy, tasty and nutritious! This comes together in about 10 minutes and is an easy way to add extra fibre to any meal, as well a beautiful pop of colour! Hint: the more colours you see in your meal, the more variety of nutrients! It also contains edamame, a great source of soy protein that has so many amazing health benefits.
Recipe makes: 6 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Recipe Ingredients
2 cups fresh or frozen kale (if using fresh, de-stem and roughly chop)
2 cups frozen corn
2 cups frozen peas
2 cups frozen edamame
2 cloves garlic, minced (can also use jarred minced garlic)
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil or canola oil for sautéing
Recipe Directions
In a large pan over medium-high heat, add the oil and frozen veggies. Sauté about 5 minutes, then add the garlic.
Once garlic becomes fragrant, add the kale and sauté for another 5 minutes or until the kale turns a brighter green and softens slightly.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Tip:
For more tender kale, massage with a sprinkle of salt and 1 tsp lemon juice and let sit for a few minutes before sautéing.
Craving more plant-based recipes?
Maple lemon roasted carrots
pecan grapefruit & feta salad
harvest grain salad
This recipe was created by Jodi Robinson, founder of Craving Health.
Jodi helps busy women get off the diet rollercoaster and learn how to cultivate a healthy relationship with food and their body through intuitive eating, fitness, and self-care. Nothing better makes her day than when her clients tell her they are finally feeling at peace with food and they are enjoying all things in life, in moderation.
Check out our FREE Resources for more crave-worthy simple recipes and meal & snack ideas including:
10 Quick & Easy Creative Healthy Snacks
