Smoky Kale

Ingredients

• 2 bunches of kale, washed, tough stems removed, tear into small pieces (2-3 inches)
• ½ cup water
• 1-3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or sesame oil
• 3 cloves of garlic or ½ tablespoon of garlic powder
• ½ cup canned or fresh tomatoes
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Sea salt to taste
• Optional Ingredients: Liquid smoke, nutritional yeast, bell peppers, onion

Instructions

1. Heat oil in sauté pan or wok over a medium heat.  Add onions and peppers if using and cook until onions are translucent (5 minutes).
2. Add the fresh garlic and cook until it turns golden.
3. Add the tomatoes and add a dash of sea salt.
4. If using garlic powder, add the powder directly to the tomatoes.
5. Add all other seasonings and optional ingredients. Cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add ½ cup of water to pan if needed. Add kale to pan and cook for 5 minutes until kale is slightly wilted. The kale should still be a rich dark green.
7. Serve immediately.
8. Enjoy!