This may seem like a rather odd combination on the surface, but let me tell you, this was delicious. Not only is this velvety sauce a snap to make, but it’s vibrant, healthy and a great way to rock your greens!
Creamy Avocado and Coconut-Dressed Greens
Ingredients:
1 lb dinosaur/lacinato kale, cut into thin shreds
1-1/4 cup coconut water, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup avocado
1 long strip of lemon zest
squeeze of lemon juice
1 tsp freshly minced ginger
pinch of salt
coconut oil
Optional: sesame seeds, to garnish
Directions:
Add a drizzle of coconut oil to a large pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the kale and stir through. Add 1 cup coconut water and cover turning heat to medium low. Braise the greens until soft.
Add avocado, ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt to a blender. Add coconut water a little bit at a time until a sauce comes together and has the consistency of tomato ketchup. [You want it on the thick side but still pourable.]
Once the greens are soft, drain and transfer to a bowl. Add the sauce and mix well. Garnish with sesame seeds or lemon zest if you wish.
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