Steamed Greens with a Spicy Peanut Curry Sauce (Serves 4 to 6)

Ingredients:

• 6 to 8 cups finely chopped greens

Sauce

• 1 tbsp virgin coconut oil
• 1 to 2 small shallots, minced
• 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp coriander
• 1 ½ tsp curry powder
• ¼ tsp cayenne, or to taste
• ½ cup organic salted peanut butter
• ¾ to 1 cup water or coconut milk
• 1 to 2 tbsp tamari
• 1 tbsp brown rice vinegar

Instructions:

1. Place the greens in a steamer basket in a 2 or 3 quart pot filled with about 2 inches of water. Steam for 7 to 10 minutes or until greens are very tender.
2. While greens are steaming, heat a small saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add the coconut oil shallots, garlic, and ginger; sauté for about 5 minutes, being careful not to brown.
4. Add the spices and mix well.
5. Then add peanut butter, water, tamari, and brown rice vinegar; whisk together and simmer over low heat for a few minutes until thickened.
6. Add more water or coconut milk for a thinner sauce. For a smoother sauce try blending it in a blender before serving.
7. Place the cooked greens into a serving bowl and pour the sauce over them. Serve immediately.

Category: Salads