OUT OF THE CSA BOX

Now that I am an affiliate for this WHOLE 30 challenge It is sooo easy to give others advice and write passionately about my journey to longevity and not even listen to it (my boyfriend reminds me to open my ears all the time). As humans we are creatures of habit and athough we may have good intentions, our bad habits are the hardest to change. It is time to step outside of the comfy box of excuse and weakness I have built up lately with travel and lack of sleep and into my colorful CSA box.

Getting creative in the kitchen is a way to stay motivated. Giving recipes an original flair will steer you from the predictable pint of ice cream you run to when you feel deprived or bored of the same ol' same ol',

It is hard to cut out the middle of the grocery, but easy to rid yourself from the paralysis of choice the middle of the grocery has on you. (As the most indecive being on the planet, I f'ing hate paralysis of choice)

Braised Greens with a Tanzanian Twist

makes about 2 cups

THE GOODS:

2 bunches dinosaur kale or other braising greens, stemmed

1/4 red onion

1 clove garlic

2 tsp fresh ginger

1 jalepeno (optional if you like the spice)

1 spoonful almond butter*

salt and pepper to taste

THE HOW:

1. Boil a pot of salted water

2. Add the greens

3. cook for 2 minutes 

4. drain and puree in food processor until desired consistency (about 10 sec)

5. remove greens and set aside

6. place onion, garlic, jalapeno and ginger in food processor

7. pulse until finely chopped

8. heat skillet, add 2-4 tbsp coconut oil or EVOO

9. add onion mixture

10. cook until translucent and lightly browned

11. add greens and almond butter 

12. stir and spread with spatula until almond butter is evenly mixed

13. Saute for 3-5 minutes

salt and pepper to taste

*The almond butter is a spin off of a baked Tanzanian spinach dish I made awhile back. It gives a creamy texture without the dairy. Sounds odd, but it is dang good!

I paired this side with an acorn squash puree and grilled chicken.

is it time to eat again?

-nuge