Kale Cakes With Sweet Hot Peppers Recipes

SPICY GARLIC KALE WITH SAUTEED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Wash kale. Pull greens away from the stalks, discarding stalks. Shred by hand into small pieces.
• Place kale in steamer basket, and steam until tender (approximately 10 minutes). Remove immediately from heat.
• Heat olive oil in heavy pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add onions and leeks. Saute until onions are translucent and leeks begin to brown. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, saute for 1-2 more minutes. Add bell pepper slices, and saute until tender (approximately 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat.
• Add kale to pan, and toss ingredients together thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot or room temperature.

KALE, CORN AND ONION SKILLET CAKES

Steps:

• In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1-2 Tblsp olive oil. Add the onion and saute until golden.
• In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, salt, corn and kale.
• In a medium bowl, beat lightly the eggs, 2 Tblsp of melted butter or olive oil and milk to combine.
• Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix briefly.
• Add sauteed onion to the batter, mix again.
• Heat pan again (leaving any remaining oil) and drop 1/4 cup of batter per cake into hot skillet. Add more oil as needed to keep cakes from sticking.
• Cook cakes until they begin to bubble (about 3-5 minutes), then flip and cook until the other side is golden.
• Serve warm.