Creamed Kale and Chickpeas
An easy and incredibly delicious entrée, combine sautéed kale, onions and chickpeas with a creamy garlic cashew sauce.
Persons
4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup unsweetened soy, almond or hemp milk
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added or low sodium chickpeas, drained
- 1 bunch kale, tough stems removed, leaves thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Place cashews, non-dairy milk and garlic in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat 2-3 tablespoons water in a large skillet or dutch oven and water saute the onion and carrots for 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Stir in the chickpeas.
- Gradually add the kale and saute until kale starts to wilt, adding additional water as needed to prevent sticking.
- Cover and cook until kale is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in cashew sauce and crushed red pepper. Cook, uncovered for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
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