Sautéed Kale with Sesame and Ginger

Leafy Greens are high on the Mind Diet’s list of foods to consume every day to protect and nourish your brain. They are in a separate category of their own and  all you need is 1 cup of fresh or 1/2 cup lightly cooked leafy greens to do the job. 

Leady Greens are rich in a number of nutrients that are shown to be particularly healthy for the brain, including folate, leutin, vitamin E, vitamin K, and vitamin A -  just some of the 45 different antioxidant flavonoids thought to aid in memory preservation and learning skills.  

Kale is thought to be one of the healthiest foods you can eat, but you probably know this by now! If you are tired of eating raw kale, try sautéing it. Kale makes a great side dish and is great to add to salads or wraps.

Many of the nutrients in leafy greens are fat soluble and are best absorbed when they are eaten with a healthy fat such as extra virgin olive oil.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 bunch of kale, throughly cleaned and chopped

1/2 inch ginger minced

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Pinch of sea salt or a splash of soy sauce, tamari or liquid aminos

1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

2 thinly sliced green onions for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Heat a large sauce pan on medium heat.  

2. Add the olive oil and ginger and saute for a minute.  

3. Add the kale and using tongs, toss to coat.

4. Add a pinch of salt and  let the kale wilt for a minute or two.  

5. Finish with a drizzle of the sesame oil and a splash of soy sauce, sesame seeds and green onions if desired.  

6. Serve warm or chill for later.