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kale sandwich

Steamed kale sandwich

with Mediterranean dressing and edible flowers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine American, Continental, diabetic friendly, Fusion, International, Kids choice, Microwave, middleeastern, One pot, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
Servings 2 sets
Calories 443 kcal

Ingredients
  

For steamed kale

  • 1 cup kale washed, cleaned and rough chopped
  • 2 cups drinking water for the steamer

dressing

  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

spread

  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1/4 tsp chilli flakes optional

Other toppings

  • 1 small Tomato heirloom, sliced
  • 1 small potato boiled, peeled, sliced
  • 2 small marigold flowers petals removed.
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (pepitas), roasted

bread

Instructions
 

  • Wash clean and rough chop the kale, place in steamer basket and bring it to a gentle 5 minute steam
    kale
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking the, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper and salt together
  • Remove the steamed kale and add to a mixing bowl. Pour the dressing and toss well.
  • Clean the marigold petals, slice the tomatoes, boiled potato and set aside
  • Toast the bread.
  • Spread the toast with tahini, and layer the potato slices.
    layer
  • Add the kale and top with tomatoes, marigold petals and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds.
  • Sprinkle a bit of chilli flakes if desired and place the second toast.
  • Your sandwich is ready to go
    kale sandwich

Notes

Add feta if you love some cheese in the sandwich.
The steamed kale with the dressing is a beautiful salad with the rest of the toppings if you like.
Swap the bread for wraps, rice paper or pita pockets if you desire.

Nutrition

Calories: 443kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 16gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 828mgPotassium: 782mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4g
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