Kale and White Bean Salad

Yield: 2 servings

Beans:

1 can white or butter beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 lemon, juiced 

1 tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp salt

2 tbsp parsley, chopped

Salad:

1 head kale, de-stemmed and chopped

1/2 lemon, juiced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 clove garlic, finely minced
pinch each salt and black pepper

Dressing:

1/3 cup tahini

1 clove garlic, finely minced

1 lemon, juiced

1 tbsp maple syrup
pinch each salt and black pepper

2 tbsp hot water

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine drained beans, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and fresh parsley. Toss to coat. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine kale, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to massage the kale and break it down slightly.

3. To prepare dressing, add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper to a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine, then add hot water to thin until pourable. Set aside.

4. To serve, add beans and the dressing to the kale and toss to combine.
5. Best when fresh. If serving later, store dressing separate.


https://minimalistbaker.com/white-bean-kale-salad-with-tahini-dressing/

Asian Beef Skewers

Yield: 2 servings

2 beef tenderloin steaks

1/4 cup sesame oil

1/4 cup olive oil

1/3 cup tamari

1 tbsp coconut sugar

1 tbsp maple syrup 

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 knob ginger, grated

1 tsp red chili flakes

2 tbsp sesame seeds

3 stalks green onions, sliced

1. Soak 6 skewers in water.

2. Prepare the marinade by mixing the oils, tamari, coconut sugar, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, and 2 stalks of green onion together.

3. Cut the beef tenderloin into 1-inch cubes.

4. Place beef cubes in a bowl, and pour the marinade over. Toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least one hour to marinate.

5. Preheat grill.

6. Place the meat on the skewers.

7. Grill on medium high for about 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. This will cook the beef to medium rare.

8. Place on a serving platter. Garnish with remaining sesame seeds and green onions.

https://www.theblackpeppercorn.com/2012/08/asian-sesame-beef-skewers/

Miso Soup

Yield: 2 servings

4 cups water
1 sheet nori, cut into large rectangles
3-4 tbsp white miso paste
1/4 cup firm tofu, cubed

1/2 cup kale or chard, chopped

1/3 cup green onion, chopped

1. Place water in a medium pot and bring to a low simmer.

2. Add nori and simmer for 5-7 minutes.

3. In the meantime, place 3 tablespoons of miso into a small bowl, add a little hot water, and whisk until smooth.

4. Add miso to the soup and stir.

5. Add remaining ingredients and cook for another 5 minutes.

6. Taste and add more miso or a pinch of sea salt if desired. Serve warm.

https://minimalistbaker.com/15-minute-miso-soup-with-greens-and-tofu/