Shiitake and Kale

ByRuthie Guten

Shiitake and Kale

(This recipe appeared in the April, 2011 issue of my newsletter.

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

 Ingredients

1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms

1 tablespoon olive oil

1-2 cloves crushed garlic

1 bunch kale, chopped

pinch of salt

Directions

1. Warm oil in pan on medium heat with minced garlic until aromas of garlic are released, about 2-3 minutes.

2. Add chopped shiitake mushrooms, stir-fry for 5 minutes.

3. Add chopped kale, stir-fry for a couple of minutes.

4. Add a splash of water and pinch of salt to pan, cover and let steam for 4 minutes.

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