You needn't bother with it, I guarantee.
Cooking without oil can take some becoming accustomed to however at this point I consider oil unadulterated fat, I do my best to kill it totally.
This hot serving of mixed greens is crunchy, exquisite, overflowing with flavor and absolutely compelling. A group pleaser without a doubt. It's the ideal serving of mixed greens for any event and can be altered to your "zestiness" preferring.
Ingredients :
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 6 cups chopped kale, de-stemmed
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup hot sauce of your choice (I used a chili pepper sauce)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- sea salt and pepper, to taste
- In a medium sized pot, combine 2 cups of water with 1 cup of quinoa and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
- In a large salad bowl, add the kale and the onion.