A rustic, versatile side dish packed with flavor! Kale simmered in a smashed tomato sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch kale, stalks removed and chopped
• 3 plum tomatoes, whole
• 1 tsp. garlic
• 1 tsp. mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp. ground clove *
• 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom *
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• salt and black pepper to taste
• Olive oil
• 1/2 lemon

Recipe:

• Drizzle a preheated pan with a generous amount of olive oil.
• Add mustard seeds till they sizzle.
• Add garlic and let it browns slightly.
• Slit the tomatoes, add to the pan and cover to cook for 5 minutes.
• Uncover and with a slotted spoon, press down on the tomatoes till they smash and become pulpy.
• Add the spices and kale. Mix well and cover for another 15 minutes.
• Turn heat off and let cool slightly before serving.

Super quick, tasty and nutritious! Enjoy as a side dish to a number of entrees.

• Can be substituted with garam masala.