Avocado Lime Crema with Sautéed Kale
Avocado Lime Crema with Sautéed Kale
Ingredients
For the Avocado Lime Crema
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and scooped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, packed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped (optional, for heat)
- 1/4 cup water, or more, as needed for desired consistency
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Sautéed Kale
- 1 large bunch kale, about 8-10 ounces, stems removed and roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional, for heat)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Avocado Lime Crema: Combine the scooped avocado, fresh lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, jalapeño (if using), 1/4 cup water, sea salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Blend the crema until completely smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Prepare the Kale: Wash the kale thoroughly. Remove the tough stems by holding the stem and stripping the leaves off. Roughly chop the kale leaves into bite-sized pieces. Ensure the kale is as dry as possible.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Sauté the Kale: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the chopped kale to the skillet. It will seem like a lot, but it will wilt down. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kale begins to soften. Pour in the 1/4 cup water, cover the skillet, and let the kale steam for 3-5 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Remove the lid, season with sea salt and black pepper, and cook for another minute to evaporate any excess liquid.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Serve the sautéed kale warm, topped generously with the fresh avocado lime crema. This dish can be served as a vibrant side or a light meal.
⏱️ 2 min
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Avocado Lime Crema with Sautéed Kale
Ingredients
For the Avocado Lime Crema
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and scooped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, packed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped (optional, for heat)
- 1/4 cup water, or more, as needed for desired consistency
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Sautéed Kale
- 1 large bunch kale, about 8-10 ounces, stems removed and roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional, for heat)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Avocado Lime Crema: Combine the scooped avocado, fresh lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, jalapeño (if using), 1/4 cup water, sea salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Blend the crema until completely smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Prepare the Kale: Wash the kale thoroughly. Remove the tough stems by holding the stem and stripping the leaves off. Roughly chop the kale leaves into bite-sized pieces. Ensure the kale is as dry as possible.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Sauté the Kale: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the chopped kale to the skillet. It will seem like a lot, but it will wilt down. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kale begins to soften. Pour in the 1/4 cup water, cover the skillet, and let the kale steam for 3-5 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Remove the lid, season with sea salt and black pepper, and cook for another minute to evaporate any excess liquid.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Serve the sautéed kale warm, topped generously with the fresh avocado lime crema. This dish can be served as a vibrant side or a light meal.
⏱️ 2 min