Happily, I am now never without kale for my smoothies. Morning smoothie making is quick and easy. Into the blender go two to four kale cubes with my protein shakes. Here is Sometimes I throw some parsley into the mix for even more green goodness and additional detoxifying .
A Powerhouse of Nutrition
Kale is a food superstar. Kale has THE most nutrition per calorie of any plant. This member of the cabbage family contains powerful phytochemicals known to fight cancer. It is loaded with calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C, and bone-building vitamin K. Two cups of kale contain about 4g of protein and 3g of fiber.
Frozen Kale and Parsley Cubes
Ingredients:
- Two bunches organic KALE
- One bunch Organic PARSLEY (optional)
- Filtered WATER to blend
Directions:
- Wash and de-rib kale and remove stems from parsley.
- Steam kale and parsley 3-5 minutes until limp but still bright green.
- Plunge steamed greens into cold water.
- Transfer to a high-powered blender and add enough water (I use about 1/2 cup) to blend to a smooth and pourable consistency.
- Pour into ice cube trays and freeze.
- Once frozen, transfer to airtight container and keep frozen.
- Use within 2 months