Kale Dip With Snap Peas Recipes

KALE DIP WITH SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and kale and season with salt. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
• Transfer to a food processor. Add cottage cheese and puree until smooth. Season with pepper flakes and lemon juice.
• Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook peas until bright green and tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to an ice-water bath; drain. Serve with dip.

KALE DIP WITH SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and kale and season with salt. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool. Transfer to a food processor. Add cottage cheese and puree until smooth. Season with pepper flakes and lemon juice. Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook peas until bright green and tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to an ice-water bath; drain. Serve with dip. Dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

KALE AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH APRICOTS AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
• Add dressing just before serving; mix lightly.

KALE AND SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the oil, ginger, miso, 1/2 cup vinegar, lemon or lime zest and juice, and sugar. Process for about 30 seconds to form a creamy emulsion. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add vinegar if needed.
• Make the salad: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the sugar with 1/4 cup water. Add the dried apricots and poach just until rehydrated, 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
• In a serving bowl, combine the kale, snap peas and feta. Add salad dressing to taste, and toss well. Sprinkle with almonds and garnish with poached apricots. Sprinkle with mint and serve.